Pavel Durov, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Telegram, has been released from police custody after four days of interrogation. According to CNN on Wednesday, Durov, who was seen exiting the anti-fraud office outside Paris in a police vehicle, was transferred to court for questioning ahead of a possible indictment. …
Read More »IMF: Nigeria will achieve 3.1% economic growth forecast with stronger reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria can achieve the 3.1 percent economic growth forecast for 2024 by implementing stronger reforms. Christian Ebeke, IMF resident representative, spoke on Tuesday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, themed ‘Invest Nigeria’. On July 16, …
Read More »Court To Resume Money Laundering Case Against Binance On September 2
The Federal High Court will resume the money laundering case against crypto exchange Binance and two of its executives on September 2, 2024. The case which was originally scheduled for October 11, now comes a month earlier, after the defence lawyers asked for the date change, reports Reuters. The Federal …
Read More »2024 Paralympic Games: Nigeria To Face Britain, China In Table Tennis Event
It was learnt that the tournament schedule shows Nigeria will face off against powerhouse teams from Britain and China in the highly anticipated table tennis event. The Nigerian table tennis team is gearing up for a thrilling competition at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. It was learnt that …
Read More »Tinubu appoints Rotimi Akinde, Ifeoma Uz’Okpala as executive directors of BOI
Rotimi Akinde, BOI executive director of corporate finance and risk management President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Akinde and Ifeoma Uz’Okpala as executive directors of the Bank of Industry (BOI). According to a statement on Wednesday by Theodora Amechi, head of public relations division at BOI, the appointment took effect …
Read More »Tinubu’s Policy On 18-Year-Old Age Limit For School Admission Belongs In The Stone Ages – Atiku Abubakar
Former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denounced President Bola Tinubu’s policy of pegging age limits for entry to tertiary institutions to 18 years, saying the policy belongs in the “stone ages”. On August 26, SaharaReporters reported that President Bola Tinubu’s administration mandated that only individuals aged 18 and above …
Read More »APC not surprised by Moghalu’s resignation – Party
A founding member and first National Auditor of All Progressives Congress, Dr George Moghalu, has formally resigned his membership of the ruling party. However, the APC leadership said it was not surprised by Moghalu’s resignation, saying he was believed to have quit the party long ago. Moghalu’s resignation was contained …
Read More »FG to prioritise food security, climate actions — Tinubu’s aide
The Federal Government has emphasised President Bola Tinubu’s proactive stance on addressing food security in Nigeria and his administration’s deep commitment to combating climate change. The Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yusuf Kailani, stated this while fielding questions from journalists at a high-level dialogue on the …
Read More »Nollywood loses another actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe
Death has rocked Nollywood again, with the death of Yoruba actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe. The actor died after battling with a chronic ailment. Yusuf’s death was announced Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on Instagram. ”We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. We submit to God’s will. Thank you everyone!” She wrote. This …
Read More »Edo: INEC rules out PVC collection by proxy
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, said the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to new applicants across Edo State local government areas will commence today. The commission, while urging the applicants to come for their cards, noted that it would not release them to third parties. INEC National Commissioner …
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