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The World Bank is set to approve a total of $632 million in loans for Nigeria, focusing on nutrition and basic education. This comes amidst concerns regarding Nigeria’s rising debt, …
World Bank Set to Approve $632 Million Loan Package for Nigeria Read More
The petrol crisis in Niger Republic is easing due to Nigeria supplying fuel, reducing prices from N10,000 to around N5,000 per litre. A delegation from Niger sought assistance from Nigeria, …
Petrol Crisis Eases in Niger Republic Following Nigeria’s Intervention Read More
The petrol crisis in Niger Republic is easing as Nigeria supplies petrol, reducing prices significantly from N10,000 to N5,000 per litre. This assistance follows diplomatic negotiations after Niger’s request for …
Easing of Petrol Crisis in Niger Republic Following Nigerian Supply Read More
The House of Representatives donated N705 million to the Federal Government to aid vulnerable Nigerians during Ramadan. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced this initiative at an Iftar dinner hosted by President …
House of Representatives Donates N705 Million to Support Vulnerable Nigerians Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly woven into the fabric of Nigerian life, from social media to finance, yet raises significant concerns regarding cultural representation and ethical governance. With current AI …
The Imperative for Nigeria’s Role in Shaping AI Ethics Read More
Mansour Lawal, brother of Abubakar Lawal, has called for a thorough investigation into his brother’s death in Uganda, initially attributed to a motorcycle accident but later clarified as a fall …
Demands for Justice Following Abubakar Lawal’s Tragic Death in Uganda Read More
Nigeria’s financial institutions faced losses of 52.26 billion Naira (US$34.8 million) in 2024 due to fraud, primarily linked to the misuse of Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). Instances of fraud involved …
Urgent Call for Liveness Detection in Nigeria’s Financial Sector Read More
Fraudsters exploited static images for BVN registration, stealing N329 million. Unethical agents facilitated this by creating fraudulent accounts that enabled quick transactions. The report emphasized an overall rise in financial …
Fraudulent BVN Enrollment Leads to N329 Million Theft in Nigeria Read More
A recent currency swap deal between Nigeria and China may jeopardize Nigeria’s participation in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), according to the Sea Empowerment Research Centre. The group …
Concerns Arise Over Nigeria-China Currency Deal’s Impact on AfCFTA Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria is proposing reforms to replace the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) with digital verification methods and enhance biometric systems to streamline electoral processes. …
Nigeria’s Electoral Reform: Transitioning to Biometrics and Digital Verification Read More