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N2 Trillion Debt: Gas Supply to Power Generation Companies Suspended, Blackout Imminent

An electricity blackout is imminent following the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s directive to gas producers to cease supplying gas to indebted generation companies (GenCos). The Authority stated that the... Read more »
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A Leader with a Heart: Governor Soludo’s Empathetic Governance

In a heartwarming display of empathy and kindness, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ordered the payment of the hospital bills of Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme, the former Chairman of the Onitsha Chamber of... Read more »
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives in Nigeria (Video)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Nigeria for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. His visit is expected to focus on discussions around trade, investment,... Read more »
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This is Nigeria, Not Canada – Police Spokesperson Defends Stop-and-Search Practices

That’s Canada. We don’t operate the same law”- Police Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, counters man who cricized police officers for stopping and searching a man who recently returned to Nigeria from... Read more »
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Healthy Competition Is Why I Chose the Blues – William Estevão

Chelsea’s latest recruit, William Estevão, has expressed confidence in his ability to thrive at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s reputation for signing numerous players. Speaking to ESPN, the talented youngster revealed his... Read more »
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Nigerians Are One, President Tinubu Says

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, sued for peace and unity in the country, saying even though people may have different political inclinations, Nigerians are one. He spoke when he commissioned the Bola... Read more »
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OPay Bags Prestigious Award for Financial Innovation from Central Bank of Nigeria

OPay, your favorite financial app, has been awarded the prestigious IFIC Award for Financial Inclusion Innovation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)! This recognition highlights OPay’s commitment to providing secure, accessible,... Read more »
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US Embassy Introduces New Immigrant Visa Process for Nigerians

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. In a statement shared on its official X page on... Read more »
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Three arrested with over N129 billion counterfeit currencies in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit currencies amounting to N129,542,826,000. Addressing newsmen at a press briefing on Tuesday, December 10, the command’s... Read more »
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CBN fines Moniepoint and OPay ₦1 Billion each as Nigeria tightens fintech regulation

In a continuation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) increased scrutiny of fintech startups, two of the country’s most prominent unicorns, Moniepoint and OPay, were fined ₦1 billion each in the... Read more »