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Nigeria Requests Extended Detention For Two Binance Officials
The Nigerian Government has asked a magistrate court in Abuja to allow more time to detain two employees of Binance, Tigran Gambaryan from...
Nigerians Call out FG over MoU Signed with UK Firm for Port Harcourt–Abuja Rail Line
Nigerians have raised concerns over the capability of MPH Rail Development Limited, a United Kingdom-based firm the Federal Government contracted to build the...
Niger State Govt Allocates N976m for Ramadan Feeding
The Niger State Government has approved an allocation of N976 million for Ramadan feeding across the eight emirate councils of the state. This...
Nigerian Entrepreneurs Gather for Growth at DBNC 2024
Despite economic headwinds, Nigeria’s business community is gearing up for the 4th annual Doing Business in Nigeria Conference (DBNC) on April 13, 2024....
Nigerians should pay higher to get stable electricity— Minister of Power
The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasized the need for Nigerians to be prepared to pay more for electricity, citing the example...
Tinubu Reopens Nigeria-Niger Air, Land Borders, Lifts Other Sanctions
President Bola Tinubu has issued directives for the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger, along with the...
Peter Obi Warns of Rising Hunger Threat in Nigeria, Urges Increased Food Production
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has raised concerns about hunger in Nigeria, citing a UNICEF report. Obi highlighted that nearly...
Interswitch Ventures into Nigeria’s Telecom Sector with MVNO License
Payments leader Interswitch is making a strategic move into Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The company, known for its Verve debit cards, acquired a Tier...
Nigeria’s Trade Recovery Lags Behind Despite AfCFTA Implementation
Nigeria’s trade with African countries has struggled to regain momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic despite the enactment of the African Continental Free Trade...
Nigeria: Consumer Rights and Protection Under FCCPC
Under Section 32 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act, a consumer is any person or group who demands goods, products,...
Nigeria Customs Accused of Smuggling, Recruiting Smugglers
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has in recent weeks published different stories of a disturbing trend within the Nigeria Customs Service, such that depicts...
New South Wales Government Appoints Bola Oyetunji, of Nigerian Descent, as New Auditor-General
The government of New South Wales in Australia has named Mr. Bola Oyetunji, of Nigerian descent, as its new Auditor-General. Scheduled to be...