Flutterwave teams up with EFCC to tackle financial fraud

Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to establish and lead a state-of-the-art Cybercrime Research Center. In a statement on Thursday, the partnership was formalized on Friday, June 14, 2024, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja between Flutterwave and the EFCC. The high-level Read More

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Rivers caretaker chairmen resume, dissolve LGs’ committees

The Caretaker Committee Chairmen for the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State have assumed duties with the swearing-in of their members and dissolution of all standing committees in their respective councils. Also, the chairmen dissolved all task forces set up by the ousted council chairmen, even as they pledged to pay all outstanding salaries Read More

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Five rising stars of Brazilian football

In 2024, a new generation of Brazilian wonderkids are capturing the football world’s attention with their remarkable talents and significant read more Five rising stars of Brazilian football

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CSOs petition NHRC, demand probe of insecurity in South East

A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission, demanding an urgent and thorough investigation into the escalating insecurity and systematic human rights violations in Southeast Nigeria. The groups, in a co-signed petition on Thursday, noted the frequency of organised attacks, killings, extortion, sexual violence, and destruction of properties in the Read More

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Western multinationals fleeing Nigeria are being replaced by Asian and Turkish firms

As US and Europe-based multinationals exit Nigeria, Asian and local companies are stepping in to fill the void. Last week, read more Western multinationals fleeing Nigeria are being replaced by Asian and Turkish firms

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Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.Read More

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I felt like I was getting electric shocks – then found out it was cancer

Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night.Read More

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High food prices eat away at Nigerians’ income

…Economists see rate peaking at 35% in months High food prices continued to exert pressure on the wallets of Nigerians read more High food prices eat away at Nigerians’ income

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Analysts see $2.25bn World Bank loan easing naira pain

The $2.25 billion World Bank loan given to Nigeria to stabilise the economy and scale up support to the poor read more Analysts see $2.25bn World Bank loan easing naira pain

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Lagos alerts residents to outbreak of severe gastroenteritis caused by Cholera

The Lagos State Government has alerted residents that the outbreak of severe gastroenteritis affecting multiple local government areas (LGAs) is caused by the current cholera outbreak. The Ministry of Health spokesperson, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, stating that the confirmation comes after laboratory investigations and test results revealed the presence of cholera subtype 0-1. Ogunbanwo, who quoted the commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, said the cholera subtype 0–1 is associated with more…

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Business & Economy

Canada cuts temporary immigration, opens residency path for H-1B visa holders 
China launches digital arrival card, visa-free transit access for foreigners 
Solar energy: Experts push $2.5billion carbon market opportunity for Nigeria 
Education tops Katsina’s 2026 budget with N156.3 billion allocation 
Biased credit ratings cost Africa $75 billion annually – Experts  
Senate approves 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in tertiary institutions
Nigerian Railway Corporation plans to switch to electric-powered trains in five years 
Eurobonds: Nigeria raises $2.35 billion after record $13 billion investor demand 
US Military drafts Nigeria strike plans after Trump directive 
TRUMP’S REBUKE, NIGERIA’S MORAL TEST
Effi & Associates Joins ALPi as Group Expands into Francophone W’Africa
SEC Tasks Registrars Other CMOs on Innovations
Elizade JAC Autoland Introduces New Models, Reaffirms Commitment 
NIPR Holds Annual PRICE Awards
T2 Named Technology Partner for CIArb Conference
Growing Cultural Impact of Nigeria’s Creative Industry
NCC Restates Commitment to Unlock Rural Economic Potential with Digital Connectivity
Report: Connectivity Speed in Urban Networks Rises as Operators Invest More in 4G LTE Technology
Theuri: Nigerian Market is Strategic for Business Growth
Dantsoho Urges African Ports to Deepen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth
15% import tariff on petrol will strengthen local content – MAN
Funding gap threatens Nigeria’s AI growth despite strong implementation – Report 
Fidelity Bank records N13.9 billion as All-Share wipes 1,816.2 points on large-cap declines 
Ondo state, investors sign $50 billion refinery, free trade zone agreement 
SEC DG: Nigeria’s non-interest capital market now worth N1.6 trillion  
Beyond Compliance: How stronger capital will redefine merchant banking in Nigeria 
Receivership: Nestoil drags 8 Nigerian banks, Afreximbank to Abuja Court 
FCCPC shuts down five textile warehouses in Kano over deceptive sales practices 
AXA Mansard sustains growth momentum, lifts insurance revenues by 23% to N120.53 billion  in Q3 2025 
Woodhall Capital targets $50 Billion in Global Investments to drive Nigeria’s Development 
Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows
Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows
FG considers refinery sales to attract investors, boost competition 
FG considers refinery sales to attract investors, boost competition 
CBN’s Fixed Income overhaul sparks regulatory tensions in financial market 
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