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  1. Permanent Secretary Sounds Alarm: Nigeria Could Soon Import Yam from China

    Nigeria Permanent Secretary Sounds Alarm: Nigeria Could Soon Import Yam from China

    The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ernest Umakihe, warned that Nigeria might soon resort to importing yam from China due to the country's failure to capitalize on its global yam output dominance. Umakihe expressed his concerns during a...
  2. Nigerians Disagree with Air Peace CEO Onyema's Remarks, Shift Blame to Tinubu for Appointing Alleged Incompetent Officials

    Nigeria Nigerians Disagree with Air Peace CEO Onyema's Remarks, Shift Blame to Tinubu for Appointing Alleged Incompetent Officials

    In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Allen Onyema, Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, voiced his belief that President Bola Tinubu is not the root cause of Nigeria's problems, but rather his appointees. Onyema underscored Tinubu's good intentions for the country, emphasizing that the...
  3. SEC Amendment: Crypto Registration Fees in Nigeria Set to Skyrocket

    Nigeria SEC Amendment: Crypto Registration Fees in Nigeria Set to Skyrocket

    Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed significant amendments to the regulations governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services. The suggested changes include a substantial increase in the registration fee for crypto exchanges from 30 million naira ($18,620) to...
  4. Nigerians Outraged and Ashamed as Three Nationals Receive Jail Sentences in UK £400k Fraud Case

    Nigeria Nigerians Outraged and Ashamed as Three Nationals Receive Jail Sentences in UK £400k Fraud Case

    Three Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to a combined total of 11 years in prison by the Portsmouth Crown Court in the UK for their involvement in defrauding major phone companies of over £400,000. The organized crime group targeted companies including Vodafone, EE, O2, and the Carphone...
  5. Nigerians Doubt NNPC's Kyari's Pledge to End Petrol Imports by Year's End

    Nigeria Nigerians Doubt NNPC's Kyari's Pledge to End Petrol Imports by Year's End

    Mele Kyari, the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), made a significant announcement regarding Nigeria's energy future. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Kyari declared that Nigeria would cease importing petrol by the end of the year. This bold move is part of a larger...
  6. All Hands Dirty: NNPC Reveals Extent of Complicity in Nationwide Oil Theft

    Nigeria All Hands Dirty: NNPC Reveals Extent of Complicity in Nationwide Oil Theft

    Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), asserted that everyone is implicated in crude oil theft within Nigeria. Speaking during an oversight function with the House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft, Kyari revealed...
  7. #IWD: Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Capital Punishment for Kidnappers

    Nigeria #IWD: Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Capital Punishment for Kidnappers

    The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has passionately urged state governors and lawmakers to enforce capital punishment for kidnappers. During a meeting with the National Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, Tinubu expressed her deep concern over the...
  8. FG Defends Ukraine's Grain Aid: Rejects Peter Obi's 'Failed Country' Assertion

    Nigeria FG Defends Ukraine's Grain Aid: Rejects Peter Obi's 'Failed Country' Assertion

    The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a response to former Vice President Peter Obi's statement regarding Ukraine's donation of 25,000 tons of wheat to Nigeria. While Obi commended Ukraine's generosity, he raised concerns about Nigeria's reliance on foreign aid despite being a nation rich...
  9. Furious Nigerians Slam Tinubu's Spokesperson for Misleading Announcement on UAE Visa Ban

    Nigeria Furious Nigerians Slam Tinubu's Spokesperson for Misleading Announcement on UAE Visa Ban

    Nigerians express outrage over the misinformation spread by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's spokesperson, regarding the alleged removal of the UAE visa ban. Nigerians condemn the irresponsible act, accusing Onanuga of misleading the public and damaging the credibility of the government. One...
  10. [Video] Past Glory: Sad List of Defunct Airlines in Nigeria - Captamoh

    Nigeria [Video] Past Glory: Sad List of Defunct Airlines in Nigeria - Captamoh

    Over the past 50 years, Nigeria's commercial aviation landscape has witnessed the rise and fall of over three dozen airlines, marked by factors like politics and financial mismanagement. Notable ones include Afrijet Airlines (1998-2009), Freedom Air Services (operated domestically and within...
  11. NSA Ribadu Supporters Target Binance on Nigerian Social Media

    Nigeria NSA Ribadu Supporters Target Binance on Nigerian Social Media

    Boss Mustapha Z. shared his sentiments on the recent actions of National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu against Binance executives on X app. Mustapha applauded the bold move, highlighting Binance's alleged involvement in terrorism funding, money laundering, tax evasion, currency speculation...
  12. Naira Crisis: Nigeria Imposes $10 Billion Fine on Binance for Alleged Currency Manipulation

    Nigeria Naira Crisis: Nigeria Imposes $10 Billion Fine on Binance for Alleged Currency Manipulation

    The Nigerian government has imposed a colossal $10 billion fine on Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency trading platform, citing its alleged role in exacerbating the country's ongoing foreign exchange crisis. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu...
  13. Nationwide Consensus: Nigerians Rally Behind Peter Obi's Critique of Tinubu's Governance

    Nigeria Nationwide Consensus: Nigerians Rally Behind Peter Obi's Critique of Tinubu's Governance

    Peter Obi, a prominent figure from the Labour Party, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's leadership, stating that Nigeria is now united by hunger and starvation. Obi emphasized the need for the government to prioritize investing in agriculture to address the crisis. Nigerians in Lagos...
  14. Nigeria Resumes Energy Supply to Niger Amid ECOWAS Policy Shift

    Nigeria Nigeria Resumes Energy Supply to Niger Amid ECOWAS Policy Shift

    Nigeria has agreed to reinstate electricity supply to Niger Republic following the lifting of sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision to restore power comes in the wake of an extraordinary summit held in Abuja, where ECOWAS resolved to lift sanctions...
  15. [VIDEO] Nigerians Shocked and Outraged as Woman is Physically Assaulted Because of Her Outfit

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Nigerians Shocked and Outraged as Woman is Physically Assaulted Because of Her Outfit

    In a viral video, a young woman faced harassment from a group of men at a bus park over her outfit. The men demanded she change, poured water on her, and taunted her. Despite the woman's resistance, the crowd around grew, and she eventually left on a bike. The incident highlights concerns about...
  16. Presidency Rebukes Atiku, Affirms Commitment to Food Security and Forex Stability

    Nigeria Presidency Rebukes Atiku, Affirms Commitment to Food Security and Forex Stability

    In a swift response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's criticisms, the Nigerian Presidency stated on Sunday, accusing Atiku of distorting facts surrounding the foreign exchange policy of the Tinubu administration. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo...
  17. FG Reveals Plan for Student Loans to Flow Directly to Universities, Stirring Controversy

    Nigeria FG Reveals Plan for Student Loans to Flow Directly to Universities, Stirring Controversy

    In a bid to combat mismanagement and ensure the efficient utilization of student loans, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF) has announced a significant policy overhaul. Akin Sawyerr, the Executive Secretary of NELF, unveiled plans to revolutionize the disbursement process, aiming to channel...
  18. Nigerian Economic Woes: Afenifere Blames Buhari and Exonerates Tinubu

    Nigeria Nigerian Economic Woes: Afenifere Blames Buhari and Exonerates Tinubu

    he Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has attributed Nigeria's current economic challenges to the former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, absolving President Bola Tinubu of blame. In a statement signed by the group's Publicity and Organising Secretaries, Jare Ajayi and Kole...
  19. Nigerians Outraged as Fulani Christian Convert Evangelist Musa Is Unlawfully Detained, Bodyguard Killed

    Nigeria Nigerians Outraged as Fulani Christian Convert Evangelist Musa Is Unlawfully Detained, Bodyguard Killed

    Fulani Christian convert Evangelist Musa sparks outrage in Nigeria after being unlawfully detained, with his bodyguard killed. The #FreeEvangelistMusa campaign gains momentum on social media as Nigerians demand justice and raise awareness about religious persecution. Calls for urgent...
  20. [Video] Nigeria Security Overhaul: Federal and State Government Considering Establishing State Police

    Nigeria [Video] Nigeria Security Overhaul: Federal and State Government Considering Establishing State Police

    In response to escalating security challenges, the Federal Government and state governors are considering the creation of state police. The discussions, initiated during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and governors, signify a significant shift in addressing issues like kidnapping and...
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