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FG arraigns five men for terrorism, attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram

Nigeria, June 12 -- The federal government on Thursday arraigned five men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged plot to supply 15 AK-103 rifles and 1,434 rounds of live ammunition to ... Read More


CBN to revise rules governing financial holding companies

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed the revision of the regulatory framework governing financial holding companies to bolstering the resilience and stability of the coun... Read More


EFCC arrests aviation security officer, two others over alleged attempt to smuggle gold worth N4.4bn

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested an aviation security officer at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for allegedly attempting... Read More


Warri Crisis: Ijaw, Urhobo leaders ask protesters to leave oil facilities after Tinubu's intervention

Nigeria, June 12 -- Leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State's Warri Federal Constituency have called on protesters occupying oil and gas facilities and blocking waterways in... Read More


EFCC arraigns three over alleged attempt to defraud bank N10 billion

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over an alleged attempt to fraudulently obtain N10 billion fr... Read More


CBN proposes regulation to ring-fence operations of closely linked financial entities

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed a regulatory framework seeking to ring-fence the operations of closely linked financial entities in Nigeria to promote a stable finan... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa

Nigeria, June 12 -- A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after ... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa as Nigeria evacuates citizens

Nigeria, June 12 -- A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after ... Read More


Africa is not poor. It is being drained, By Steve Aborisade

Nigeria, June 12 -- Approximately 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt repayments than on health or education. In Africa, two in every three countries pay more in debt interest... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: MTN to donate cash, airtime to returnees as Imo govt promises indigenes N1m

Nigeria, June 12 -- Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a cash grant of N1 million each for all Imo indigenes evacuated from South Africa, while telecommunications company MTN announced a... Read More