The Federal Government said on Wednesday it had made significant progress in discussions with Development Finance Institutions to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle aimed at expanding the nation’s fibre optic …
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Three ex-soldiers, 10 others arraigned for alleged robbery
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has begun a trial of three soldiers and 10 others over alleged armed robbery, burglary and receiving stolen property. The suspects …
Read More »FG commences NIN data leak probe
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised sale of National Identification Number (NIN), following revelations that the personal data of Nigerians were available for purchase online …
Read More »CBN halts FX price verification portal for importers July 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will discontinue the foreign exchange price verification system portal used by importers from July 1. It also noted that the Price Verification Report …
Read More »Eterna blames N9bn Loss on forex crisis
The Chairman of Eterna Plc, Gabriel Ogbechie, has disclosed that the company lost N9.4bn due to the foreign exchange crisis in 2023. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, …
Read More »Heat wave hits Saudi Arabia, deals pilgrims deadly blows
The 2024 Hajj, intended as a time of reflection and devotion, turned into a battle against the elements for many pilgrims, GIFT HABIB reports For millions of Muslims around the …
Read More »NNPC uncovers another 165 illegal refineries
In the past week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it uncovered another 165 illegal refineries in various locations across the Niger Delta. According to a NNPC documentary between …
Read More »New owners to ‘inherit’ NDPHC staff – Official
Workers of the five power plants of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company put up for sale by the Federal Government will be absorbed by the new owners of the …
Read More »How we killed commercial sex-worker for ritual – Suspect
A suspect, Raman Akande, arrested in connection with the death of a commercial sex worker in the Ifo area of Ogun State, has narrated how he and two others allegedly …
Read More »Claim Tinubu is working against North unfounded, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, said there was no truth in the claim from some quarters that President Bola Tinubu is working against the interest of the North to …
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