The Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement released in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. “The EFCC is currently prosecuting three suspects, namely Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka, over their alleged involvement in the scam,” Oyewale said. According to EFCC, CBEX lured unsuspecting Nigerians into investing their funds with the […]
This follows key discussions between Nigerian delegations, led by President Bola Tinubu and attended by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and others with Japanese stakeholders, during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan. The Nigerian delegation engaged with major energy firms, including Toshiba, Hitachi, and Japan’s Transmission & Distribution […]
As disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information at the state House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, the government named the city the hometown for Nigerians. According to the statement, the move is part of a strategic effort to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth, and enhance workforce productivity. The statement noted that under the new […]
The Defence Chief disclosed this while speaking on a national televison, stressing that naming the finianciers had been delayed because the matter involves legal complexities. “I think the process of naming the financiers is on. The delay was because it had to do with a lot of legal issues, and because again, it has to […]
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Tanko Sununu, warned that millions are at risk of sliding deeper into poverty, especially in the North, which accounts for 65% of the country’s poor population, mostly smallholder farmers whose livelihoods have been wiped out by floods and drought. He noted that the World Food Programme recently suspended key operations […]
According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa restrictions is said to take immediate effect. However, the embassy clarified that “those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, […]
This clarification comes in response to recent speculations and reports suggesting that new charges had been introduced following the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number, NRBVN, platform for Nigerians abroad. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, noted the fee mentioned in some media outlets is tied exclusively to the new […]
On arrival at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the delegation was received by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia and Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole. Other government officials that received the delegation are the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, Minister of Agriculture, […]
Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayode Olawande, announced the launch, adding that the scheme is aimed at engaging young Nigerians in policy discussions and national development. According to him, the theme of the Confab is “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future”. He said the portal would enable delegates to register, contribute, and […]
This was announced in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi. According to him, the decision resulted from extensive consultations with stakeholders. Recall that the bill had earlier passed second reading on the floor of the House on March 21, 2024, sparking widespread debate among lawmakers, civil society […]