Bill To Ban Use of Foreign Currency in Nigeria Scales First Reading
A bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currencies for transactions and remuneration in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill,…
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Business
World Bank Set To Approve $1.65 Billion Loans for Nigeria in 2025
The World Bank is set to approve three major loan projects for Nigeria in 2025, totaling $1.65 billion, according to information obtained from the institution’s official…
FG Declares free train Rides From Dec 20 to Jan 5
The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
EFCC Arrests 792 Suspects, Including 193 Foreigners, Over Alleged Crypto Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects, including 193 foreigners, for alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. The arrests…
Politics
Yuletide: Tinubu approves nationwide free train rides for two weeks
President Bola Tinubu has approved free train rides nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This is part of measures to ease transportation costs…
Education
BREAKING: FG renames UniAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University
The federal government has renamed the University of Abuja, which is now to be known as Yakubu Gowon University. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed…
Politics
Presidency Slams Kemi Badenoch Over Nigerian Story
The Presidency has dismissed recent comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, about her upbringing in Nigeria, describing…
Court Overrules ICPC, Limits Account Freezing Period to 72 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent Corrupt Practices (ICPC) and Other Related Offences can freeze suspicious bank accounts for a maximum…
Kemi Badenoch: I don’t believe in God
Kemi Badenoch, controversial leader of the British Conservative Party, has opened up about her faith. Badenoch in a now-viral interview with The Free Press, a US…
Security
Abuja Serial Vandal Electrocuted While Trying to Steal High-Voltage Cables – Police
The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, said that a suspected cable thief, Muktar Rabiu, has been electrocuted while trying to steal some…