Wema Bank has initiated an anti-fraud campaign to shield its customers and the wider Nigerian populace from fraudulent activities associated with certain wallet accounts and […]
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Economy
NDLEA Demolishes Over 300,000 kg of Illegal Substances in Lagos and Ogun States
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) demolished 304,436 kg and 40,042 litres of illegal substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states. This […]
Dangote Petroleum Slashes Diesel Price by 16.6% to N1,000 Per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken a significant step to support Nigeria’s economy by reducing the price of diesel by 16.6% to N1,000 per litre, down […]
1.2 Million Nigerian Youth to Benefit from Tinubu’s Student Loan Scheme
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration’s Student Loan Scheme is set to benefit approximately 1.2 million young Nigerians in its first batch, with the registration process […]
NIPSS Urges CBN to Aim for 12% Annual GDP Growth
Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to target a 12 percent annual GDP […]
Indigenous Refineries Granted Currency Flexibility: Crude Oil Purchases Now in Naira or Dollars
The Federal Government has announced that indigenous refineries in Nigeria can now purchase crude oil in either naira or dollars, complying with demands from domestic […]
Peter Obi Vows to Advocate for Budget Reform Amid Concerns Over 2024 Budget
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has reiterated his commitment to raising concerns about the 2024 budget, emphasizing its crucial impact on citizens, […]
Nigeria Suffers Sixth Power Grid Collapse of 2024, Plunging Millions into Darkness
Nigeria experienced its sixth power grid collapse of 2024, with electricity generation plummeting from 2,583.77MW at 2 am on Monday to 64.7MW around 3 am. […]
NIPCO Gas Limited Completes Four CNG Stations in Lagos, Set for Inauguration
The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Limited, Mr. Nagendra Verma, announced the completion of four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Lagos, scheduled for inauguration […]
Former Accountant General of the Federation Thought He’d Escape Prosecution for Alleged N109 Billion Fraud
The former Accountant General of the Federation (AG-F), Ahmed Idris, has expressed surprise at facing trial for an alleged N109 billion fraud, stating that he […]