Nigeria
28 Mar
As concerned citizens, we cannot ignore the urgent need for action in addressing the critical humanitarian and social welfare challenges facing our nation, especially in the wake of recent events such as the Kuriga kidnapped students' ordeal. It's evident that since the suspension of Honorable Betta Edu and the subsequent investigation into the activities of…
28 Mar
In the fight against corruption, whistleblowers serve as courageous guardians of integrity and accountability, often risking their livelihoods and personal safety to expose wrongdoing. This is evident from the bold and courageous move by Dr Betta Edu to expose the sleaze in her ministry which exposed the illegal transfer by the disgraced former National Co-ordinator…
26 Mar
The anticipation is palpable as the construction and building material industry in Nigeria gears up for its most awaited event of the year: Nigeria BuildExpo 2024. Celebrating its 8th year, the International Construction, Building Material & Technology Exhibition promises to be a game-changer, bringing together the finest minds in the construction industry, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions under one roof.
26 Mar
The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity, a non-governmental organisation operating in Nigeria and Maryland, United States with United Nations Consultative Status and University of Washington will jointly hold a session during the spring meetings of World Bank & IMF Boards of Governors Meetings that will hold between 15th and 20th of April, in Washington…
25 Mar
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed that Nadeem Anjarwalla, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance has escaped from custody. The NSA has now activated its dragnet involving Interpol and other MDA's to apprehend the fleeing suspect. News of Nadeem's escape had spread like wild fire…
25 Mar
The Nigerian Government has initiated criminal proceedings for tax evasion against global cryptocurrency exchange platofrm Binance. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, were announced on Monday by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The lawsuit implicates Binance with a four-count tax evasion accusation. READ ALSO: Binance executive arrested in Nigeria escapes…
23 Mar
Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced the launch of its National Food Intervention Programme, aimed at distributing over 1,000,000 10kg bags of rice across the 774 local government areas of the 36 states and FCT in Nigeria from March to early April 2024. This initiative is a crucial step towards alleviating the ongoing economic challenges faced…
22 Mar
The government of Niger Republic on Friday opened its border in Konni with Nigeria for operations. This is coming one week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic. It was gathered that the border was declared open at exactly 12pm on Friday. Last week Wednesday,…
22 Mar
The Nigerian Government on Thursday unveiled a 2,200 Mines Marshal to secure mining sites across the country, combat illegal mining, and ensure compliance with mining laws. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who unveiled the Mines Marshal, said it is in fulfillment of a major plank of his seven-point agenda to create a new security…
22 Mar
Nigeria has emerged as the second-largest investor in plastics technology in Africa with €143 million pumped into the industry in 2022, a report from the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), has revealed.
22 Mar
Nigeria has been ranked the third largest electronic waste (eWaste) generating country in Africa, coming behind Egypt and South Africa.
21 Mar
Nigeria has witnessed at least 735 mass abductions which can be defined as kidnappings of five or more people since the year 2019, according to a report released by SBM Intelligence. These kidnappings have involved more than 15,398 victims with the year 2024 which is less than three months old alone having seen at least…