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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity levy policy and ordered a review. This followed the decision of the House of Representatives, which, last Thursday, asked the CBN to withdraw its circular directing all banks to commence charging a …

The Federal Government is set to review the nation’s visa policy to attract foreign investments and boost visits to the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja during a stakeholders consultative meeting on Nigeria visa on Saturday. Tunji-Ojo stated that last year’s visitor …

Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, known for its diverse cultures, landscapes, and wildlife. It’s home to some of the oldest civilisations, stunning natural wonders like the Sahara Desert and Victoria Falls, and a rich tapestry of languages and traditions. Africa, a home to 57 countries, is …

Investigators of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 arrested sixty-four suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State. The suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun State following actionable intelligence on their suspicious fraudulent activities in their environs. Items recovered from …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has read the Riot Act to foreign missions based in Nigeria, banning them from transacting in foreign currencies, and mandating the use of Naira in their financial businesses. The EFCC has also mandated Nigerian foreign missions domiciled abroad to accept Naira in their financial …

‘A coward thinks he can run, hide’ — EFCC posts cryptic message amid Yahaya Bello’s disappearance. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday posted a cryptic message on social media which appears to be directed at Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi. The EFCC is seeking to arraign …

UK-based Nigerian Self-Styled Prophet Oluronbi Jailed 34 Years For Raping Female, Male Church Members At Least 88 Times, Impregnating Some Victims Multiple Times. A jury heard that some of his female victims became pregnant multiple times. He was also found to have used his position to abuse children and adults …

Lady claims to have lost affection for her husband after one year of marriage because he bought her a Corolla 04 instead of an exotic car. The embattled lady shared this anonymously while lamenting that she’s going through emotional pain. According to the lady, she and her husband had been …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPE7sgnB_Qg?si=mN0fHvUgtMU0nMEJ Famous Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo chose to honor African customs by giving his son fatherly blessings and accepting his first paycheck for his work on set. Kanayo just welcomed his son Clinton Mbaise into the world of filmmaking. According to Kanayo, many people in the nation have advanced …

The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, in a post on Tuesday, stated that the House Committee on Financial Crimes, chaired by Ginger Onwusibe (LP, Abia), demanded money from representatives of Binance during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex in January. The Federal Government says the bribery allegation by Binance …