Abuja, July 18, 2025 —A bureau de change operator, testifying before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, detailed how top executives of SunTrust Bank allegedly coordinated the movement of $12 million in cash to finance a controversial oil transaction. The witness, whose identity was protected for security reasons, narrated how the transactions were
Ijegun-Egba, Lagos — July 18, 2025The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sealed off ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, two major petroleum products depots located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, citing serious violations of maritime and national security regulations. According to a statement released by NIMASA, the decision followed a comprehensive audit and
The Benue State Government has expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) currently taking refuge in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area. Officials lamented the deplorable state of the camp, noting that the displaced persons are grappling with acute shortages of basic necessities, particularly clean water and
In a strategic effort to enhance access to affordable and quality healthcare, the Jigawa State Government has announced plans to set up a small-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility within the state. The initiative is aimed at reducing reliance on external drug suppliers and strengthening the state’s healthcare delivery system. The proposed plant, according to government sources,
Abuja, July 18, 2025 — The Federal Government has ranked Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State as the most compliant state executive in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, in a recognition of his administration’s strict adherence to mining regulations and proactive reforms. The commendation was delivered by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele
There is growing discontent among youths in Osun State following allegations of financial mismanagement and the prolonged withholding of operational funds meant for the Nigerian Red Cross Society in the state. The Osun Youths Vanguard, a coalition of young volunteers and humanitarian activists, has issued a stern warning to both the national and state leadership
The industrial face-off between the Ogun State Government and organized labour remains unresolved, as a crucial meeting held on Thursday between Governor Dapo Abiodun and top labour leaders ended without any breakthrough. The gathering, which took place behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, began around 4 p.m. and was attended by
A recent in-depth investigation has uncovered that Nigerians collectively lose more than ₦75 billion each year to non-refundable visa application fees paid to foreign embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen countries, and several others. Despite the enormous financial commitment, over 60 percent of visa applications are rejected, resulting in a continuous
Abuja, July 18, 2025 — Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have raised concerns over the proposed amendment bill currently before the National Assembly, warning that if passed, it could worsen the financial burden on both the federal and state governments. Critics of the bill argue that its provisions would derail ongoing efforts to build a
Lagos, July 18, 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), has announced the top 10 finalists selected to progress into Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology (WIT) Incubator Programme. The announcement marks a significant step forward in the bank’s ongoing commitment to
