MTN Invests Over ₦1.6 Trillion to Strengthen Nigeria’s Network
MTN Nigeria has invested more than ₦1.6 trillion in network infrastructure over the past two years, as the telecom giant moves to meet the country’s…
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Nigerians May Soon Own Shares in Dangote Refinery as $5bn IPO Plan Emerges
Nigerians could soon have the opportunity to own shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following an application submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
NFF Sets Up Committee to Probe Super Falcons’ World Cup Qualification Failure
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent struggles of Nigeria’s national teams, with particular focus on the Super…
Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the state’s governorship election. Adeleke, who contested…
SEC Orders Freeze of Assets Linked to US-Sanctioned Nigerian Individual, Three Firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed operators in Nigeria’s capital market to identify and freeze funds, assets and other economic resources linked to…
ICPC Uncovers Alleged Payroll Fraud Involving 14 Family Members
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered alleged payroll fraud involving government workers who reportedly placed relatives on the public…
US Government Flags Nigeria Over Fiscal Transparency Gaps
The United States Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal transparency, saying the country has not made significant progress in key areas including budget disclosure,…
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,000 Deaths as Cases Surge
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated rapidly, with health authorities reporting 4,381 confirmed cases and 2,011 deaths as of August…
23 Year Old Nigerian Law School Student Dies at Lagos Campus
A 23 year old student of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, Faith Ajoke Alayande, has died at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos.…
Islamic Cleric Sparks Controversy Over Remarks Advocating Violence Against Non Muslims
A Yoruba speaking Islamic cleric, Shafiy Adeba, has sparked controversy after making remarks in a video advocating violence and enslavement against non Muslims. Adeba made…