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Sexual Harassment

Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio of Sexual Harassment Amid Senate Tensions

A political storm has erupted in Nigeria’s Senate as Senator Natasha Akpoti has accused Senate ...

power sector

Nigeria’s Power Sector: Key Players, Challenges, and Paths to Stability

Nigeria’s power sector has long been plagued by inefficiencies, with frequent grid collapses, electricity shortages, ...

Saudi Deal

Nigeria Seeks Share of $7.7 Trillion Global Halal Economy in New Saudi Deal

In a strategic move to boost economic diversification, Nigeria has signed a new bilateral trade ...

CBN Governor

CBN Withdraws New ATM Charges Amid Public Backlash

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the withdrawal of its newly introduced ATM ...

NIBSS

Nigeria’s Banking Fraud Surges to ₦52 Billion as BVN Loopholes and Weak Controls Exposed

Nigeria’s banking sector is facing a severe fraud crisis, with reported digital payment fraud surging ...

Nigeria’s Economic Growth Q4 2024

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strongest Growth Since 2021 as Key Sectors Drive Expansion

Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of strong recovery, recording its fastest growth since 2021, driven ...

Simi

John Legend, Simi Shine as Move Afrika Tour Thrills Lagos Audience

Lagos was set ablaze with excitement as Move Afrika 2025, the global concert series organized ...

Gbenga Komolafe

Nigeria’s Rig Count to Hit 50 by Year-End as Oil Sector Gains Momentum

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is set for a significant boost as the Nigerian Upstream ...

A trader

FG Launches National Digital Platform to Revolutionize Agricultural Services

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a National Digital Agricultural Extension Platform aimed at ...

Cryptocurrency

EFCC Uncovers Use of Cryptocurrency in Illegal Arms Importation, Warns of Foreign Criminal Cells in Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised alarms over the increasing use of ...

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August 21st is the day in 1971 that a bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos political candidates injured.

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