Abuja, June 10, 2025 – In a bold step toward curbing youth unemployment and promoting financial inclusion, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Investonaire Academy to train no fewer than 100,000 young Nigerians every year in foreign exchange (forex) trading. The landmark agreement, which was sealed in Abuja,
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has extended a financial lifeline of N300 million to victims of the recent flood disaster that ravaged communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The donation was announced on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the Niger State Government House in Minna, where Governor Zulum led
Lagos, June 10, 2025 – In a development raising fresh concerns over online financial fraud, the notorious CBEX Ponzi scheme has reportedly resumed operations, luring previous victims and new participants with promises of fund recovery, at a fee. Multiple reports circulating on social media and online forums indicate that operators of CBEX, which collapsed months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed strong commendation for the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, over its swift disciplinary response to an incident involving alleged negligence by its personnel in handling a road crash victim. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the commendation public through a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday
Lagos, June 10, 2025 – In a fresh bid to position Nigeria as a global fashion powerhouse, the Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to promote Adire and other indigenous African fabrics on the world stage, reaffirming its commitment to preserving cultural heritage while expanding economic opportunities in the creative sector. Speaking during the unveiling
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Moradeke Adeoti, to three years imprisonment for violating the state’s Child Rights Law by engaging a minor in street hawking and subjecting her to abuse. The conviction came after Adeoti was arraigned before the court on November
Abuja, June 10, 2025 – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday played host to the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee on National Security, as discussions focused on strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture through constitutional reform. The high-level meeting, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, brought together senior police officers and
Abuja, June 10, 2025 – The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued a public advisory to clarify the status of its recruitment process, following the circulation of misleading information on social media. In an official statement signed by the Secretary to the Board, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) AM Jibril, the CDCFIB
Lagos, June 10, 2025 – A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Michael Adedeji to a staggering 74 years in prison for defrauding a businessman of ₦360 million and issuing a series of dud cheques. Justice Mojisola Dada delivered the ruling on Monday, June 9, after the Economic and Financial Crimes
Makurdi, June 10, 2025 – Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested three suspected vandals for allegedly tampering with underground electrical cables in Benue State. The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, June 8, along the Gboko-Makurdi Road while attempting to remove critical electricity infrastructure. Acting on
