Washington, D.C. — July, 2025 — The United States Department of Justice has charged a Nigerian national, Olatunbosun Osukoya, along with 323 other individuals, in connection with an extensive nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes that have led to an estimated $14 billion in intended losses. The operation, which is described as one of
Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 Nigerian banks have officially resumed international transactions on naira-denominated debit cards, marking a significant development after years of suspension due to foreign exchange volatility and dollar scarcity. The resumption allows bank customers to make payments for goods and services on international platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, and Apple, as
Johannesburg, South Africa – July, 2025 — A new financial technology report has revealed a significant transformation in South Africa’s payment landscape, showing that a growing number of citizens are abandoning traditional payment methods such as cash and cards in favour of digital and contactless solutions. The report, compiled by FinTech Analytics Africa, highlighted that
July, 2025 — Abuja, Nigeria — The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed concern over reports that Nigerian sprint star, Favour Ofili, has switched her sporting allegiance to Turkey, and says it is taking urgent steps to address underlying issues affecting athlete welfare and retention. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Federation acknowledged
Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 In a historic milestone for Nigeria’s maritime industry, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has successfully berthed the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel at the nation’s port, signaling a new era of indigenous participation in international shipping. The landmark development took place at the Lagos Port Complex, where the vessel,
July, 2025 — Nigerian international and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly rejected a lucrative offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray, signalling his strong preference for a move to the English Premier League. Despite Galatasaray’s readiness to meet Osimhen’s €75 million release clause and offer a highly attractive wage package, the 25-year-old striker turned down the
Lagos, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the emerging coalition with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that some members of the PDP played a role in fuelling the party’s internal crisis. Speaking on Friday, George stated,
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the era of empty promises and unfulfilled political commitments is over, as his administration remains focused on delivering tangible results across all sectors. Speaking during a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja, President Tinubu reiterated his government’s dedication to transparency, performance, and
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s recent bilateral agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and health professionals to Saint Lucia, describing the arrangement as contradictory and unacceptable. In a strongly worded statement, the NMA expressed dismay over the disparity in remuneration, noting that while
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented surge in internet usage, defying a recent 50% hike in data tariffs, according to new industry figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The report revealed that internet subscriptions grew by over 10% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching an all-time high
