Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, the Chinese company involved in a legal battle with Nigeria, has initiated actions to seize Nigerian assets in eight countries, including the UK, USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Singapore, and the British Virgin Islands. This follows a court injunction that allowed the firm to ground three Nigerian presidential jets in […]
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ICYMI: 11 Federal Government Initiatives Nigerians Can Access and How to Register
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nigerians can now access eleven key initiatives established by the Federal Government. These initiatives cover various sectors, including education, transportation, business, housing, and skills acquisition. In a post on X, Idris highlighted these opportunities, urging Nigerians to take advantage of them. The Special […]
Prices of Garri, Fresh Fish, and Other Food Items Drop as Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines
Nigeria’s food inflation rate decreased to 39.53% in July 2024, down from 40.87% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This reduction is attributed to lower prices of key food items such as garri, akpu (fufu), milk, and fresh fish. On a month-on-month […]
Nigeria Reports 39 Mpox Cases Across 33 States and FCT, Says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 39 cases of mpox in 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2024, with no fatalities. NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, shared this update during a press conference in Abuja, where he also revealed that 5,951 suspected cholera cases and 176 […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate: Black Market Rates for August 16, 2024
The black market exchange rate for the Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) as of August 16, 2024, stands at N1596 for buying and N1600 for selling, according to sources at the Bureau De Change (BDC) in Lagos. It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the parallel […]
Ogun State Government Criticizes Seizure of Presidential Jets, Accuses Chinese Firm of Deception
The Ogun State government has condemned the judicial actions leading to the provisional seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by the Judicial Court of Paris. The court ordered the seizures in March and August 2024, as part of an ongoing legal dispute with Chinese company Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. The jets, including a […]
GTBank Responds to Attempted Website Breach, Ensures Customer Data Safety
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) has confirmed an attempted breach of its website, which occurred shortly after the renewal of its domain name. The incident temporarily disrupted online services, causing concern among customers about potential data security risks. In a statement released on Thursday, GTBank clarified that while there was an attempt to compromise the […]
Ganduje Reportedly Unhappy with Tinubu’s Offer of Ambassadorial Post in Africa
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly proposed an ambassadorial appointment for Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in an African country, sparking discontent from the former Kano State Governor. According to sources, Tinubu initially tasked Senate President Godswill Akpabio with delivering the news to Ganduje as a way to shield him […]
Courtroom Chaos as Multiple Lawyers Compete to Represent PDP Acting Chairman in Rivers Congress Case
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday as three Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) vied to represent the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, in a case concerning the party’s congresses in Rivers State. The legal dispute stems from a previous injunction by Justice […]
NJC Recommends Justice Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), succeeding Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The decision was made during the NJC’s 106th meeting, held on August 14 and 15, 2024, and presided over by the outgoing CJN, Ariwoola. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who is currently the most senior […]