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  A former group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has left the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he was interrogated over financial matters during his time in office. Kyari was seen walking into the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja at about … Continue reading “Ex-NNPCL GMD Kyari Leaves EFCC HQ After Questioning”

  The Senate has said that its activities are guided by rules that must be obeyed. Chairman, Senate Committee on media and public affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, stated this during a one-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja. Adaramodu, while speaking on the recent controversy involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, said the upper chamber was not a banana … Continue reading “Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman”

  The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $1.07 billion sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to NATO ally Finland, which shares a long border with Russia. “The proposed sale will improve Finland’s capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with US and other allied forces,” … Continue reading “US Approves $1bn Missile Sale To Finland”

  The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election, and the Director General of her campaign organisation at the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja for alleged financial crimes. The accused the agency identified … Continue reading “By-Election: EFCC Arraigns PDP Reps Candidate, Campaign DG For Alleged Vote Buying”

  Billionaire Elon Musk is at risk of losing his title as the world’s wealthiest person to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, whose software giant is poised for massive AI riches. Ellison, 81, amassed about $100 billion in additional wealth Wednesday as Oracle shares skyrocketed after the nearly 50-year-old company forecast massive revenue growth amid the … Continue reading “Musk’s Richest Person Title Challenged By Oracle’s Ellison”

  The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Independence Day celebration. The committee is saddled with the responsibility of planning, organising, and executing all approved programmes to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, explained the importance of unity and patriotism … Continue reading “FG Inaugurates Committee On Independence Day Anniversary”

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun the development of a new strategic framework for the country’s payments ecosystem with the launch of the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028). This sets the stage for a more inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive digital financial system. At the inaugural meeting of the PSV … Continue reading “CBN Unveils Framework For New Payment System”

  President Bola Tinubu has hailed his recent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, describing it as productive. Tinubu, who stated this in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, said the meeting between the two leaders focused on cooperation between Nigeria and France to deepen partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability. … Continue reading “My Meeting With President Macron Was Productive, Says Tinubu”