The United States has deported five migrants convicted of violent crimes to Eswatini, an African kingdom, just days after publicly denying that it had asked Nigeria to accept deported criminals. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the five individuals—originally from Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Vietnam, and Yemen—were removed from the United States because […]
The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 has revealed that more adults across developing economies, including Nigeria, saved money formally than ever before in 2024, driven by an increase in mobile money usage. According to the report, a record 40% of adults in developing countries now save money using formal financial accounts, including banks, mobile money, […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi In recent discussions surrounding Nigeria’s mining sector, some have raised concerns about the alleged issuance of multiple mineral titles over the same land areas a situation said to be causing confusion and hindering investment. While such concerns merit attention, it is important to distinguish between perception and reality, especially when evaluating […]
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has announced the temporary suspension of its recruitment application portal. The portal will be unavailable until July 21, 2025, as the board works to upgrade its system to accommodate the high volume of applications. According to the board’s secretary, Maj Gen AM Jibril (rtd), […]
In recent discussions surrounding Nigeria’s mining sector, some have raised concerns about the alleged issuance of multiple mineral titles over the same land areas a situation said to be causing confusion and hindering investment. While such concerns merit attention, it is important to distinguish between perception and reality, especially when evaluating the processes and structures […]
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has strengthened his grip on First Bank by acquiring a substantial stake in First Holdco Plc, the bank’s parent company. Otedola purchased 10.47 billion units of shares worth ₦324.47 billion, increasing his stake from 15% to approximately 40%. This strategic move gives him significant control over Nigeria’s oldest bank. […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s persistent poor standing on the global labour rights scale, describing the latest ranking as a national embarrassment that demands urgent action from both government and employers. Speaking at the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) held in […]
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as an act of boldness and political will in removing the fuel subsidy, a move previous administrations, including that of former President Muhammadu Buhari, hesitated to make. Speaking during a public event on Wednesday, Governor Dikko shared […]
Nigerian singer and internet personality, Darlington Achakpo Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has dragged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to court, demanding ₦3 billion in damages for declaring him “wanted” in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct and cybercrimes. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High […]
England and Real Madrid star midfielder Jude Bellingham has undergone successful surgery to correct a long-standing shoulder injury that has troubled him since 2023, the Spanish club confirmed on Thursday. The 22-year-old is now expected to be sidelined for the entirety of Real Madrid’s pre-season preparations and at least the first six weeks of the […]
