Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, has been crowned the Police Public Relations Officer of the Year at the 2024 Nigeria Police Force Awards …
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FRSC Recalls Patrol Team over Bribery Allegations, Pledges Disciplinary Action
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recalled an entire patrol team implicated in a viral bribery report published by an online news platform. The move, which underscores the corps’ …
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Lagos State to Impose N250,000 Fine or 3-Month Jail for Environmental Offenders from July 1, 2025
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that starting July 1, 2025, anyone caught dumping refuse illegally, littering streets, or damaging the environment will face strict …
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Presidency Spends Over ₦23bn on Foreign Currency for Trips in 2024 Amid Economic Struggles
The Presidency spent more than ₦23 billion in 2024 to purchase foreign currencies for international travels by top executive officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and …
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New Lagos Law: ₦250K Fine or Jail for Environmental Offenders Starting July
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that, starting from July 1, 2025, anyone found guilty of environmental offences will face a fine of ₦250,000 or …
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South African Rand Strengthens Ahead of Budget Debate as Economic Signals Improve
The South African rand firmed slightly on Wednesday morning, gaining momentum ahead of a crucial parliamentary debate on the long-awaited national budget. By 07:30 GMT, the rand was trading at …
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Dangote Urges End to Health Tourism in Nigeria, Calls for Local Drug Production and Stronger Health Partnerships
Billionaire businessman and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to put an end to health tourism and instead focus on building a strong, self-sufficient healthcare system through …
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NCC Partners World Bank to Launch New Cybersecurity Framework for Safer Digital Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new cybersecurity framework designed to strengthen the digital safety and resilience of the country’s communication ecosystem. The initiative, which is backed by …
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NDIC Calls for Public Feedback on Global Deposit Insurance Review
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on financial sector players, regulators, and members of the public to contribute their views on the ongoing review of the Core Principles …
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N76 Billion Fraud Case: Ex-AMCON Director Testifies Against Former MD Ahmed Kuru, Arik Air Executives in Court
The trial of the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others continued at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, with …