Nigerians affected as Canada raises proof of funds requirement from $10k to $20k
Canada has announced an increase in its proof of funds (PoF) requirements for international students. PoF is a financial requirement for persons applying to migrate to countries like Canada and the United Kingdom, to show that the applicants have enough…
Late Alaafin’s Son, Prince Abdulfatai Dies at 47
Prince Abdulfatai Adeyemi, son of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died. He reportedly died on Friday, a day before his 47th birthday at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State. Abdulfatai was appointed by the…
Dangote refinery gets first crude supply
The first crude feedstock for Dangote’s 650,000 b/d refinery has arrived the country, according to SP Global quoting market sources and tanker tracking data. The analytical firm said the development indicated that fuel production at the new $19 billion facility…
Tinubu appoints NCDMB, governing Council, management team
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The appointment is in conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of…
Court jails internet fraudster for defrauding 34 victims across 13 countries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Eze Harrison Arinze before Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for defrauding 34 victims across 13 countries of $592,000…
Tinubu Appoints New National Council On Privatisation Members
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four (4) new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council. The appointees are: (1) Oluwole Osin — South-West (2) Mohammed Mustapha Bintube — North-East…
NWC approves new officers for Kwara PDP exco
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of new officers to fill vacant positions in the Kwara State Executive of the party. The decision was reached at the party’s 579th meeting on Wednesday. This…
Governor Nwifuru presents 202.1 billion 2024 budget to Ebonyi Assembly
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru on Thursday presented the sum of over two billion naira (202,127,918,907.00), to the state House of Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year. The governor while presenting the budget titled, “Innovation and progress’, said…
Tinubu’s Government Never Sponsored Joe Ajaero’s Trip To COP 28 Conference In Dubai – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress has said that its participation at the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is part of commitment to defending workers’ interest with regards to the impact of Climate Change on…
Reps dismiss petition to probe alleged “forceful withdrawal” of Emefiele by EFCC, DSS
The House of Representatives has dismissed a petition to probe the alleged plan by the EFCC and DSS to re-arrest Ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The petition, submitted by Philip Agbese, on behalf of the Center for Social Justice Equity And…