NCS seizes contraband worth N94 million in Kaduna State
The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operation Unit Zone `B’, said it confiscated contraband with Duty Paid Value of N94 million within a month. The Area Controller of the zone, Mohammed Mustapha, disclosed…
2m voters to participate in 2019 general elections in Adamawa – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says about two million eligible voters from Adamawa are expected to take part in the 2019 general elections. Mr Kasim Gaidam, INEC Resident Electoral…
MTN shares plunge 23% after Nigeria orders repatriation of $8.1billion
MTN Group shares plunged as much as 23 per cent to a nine year low on Thursday, a day after Nigeria ordered the telecoms group to repatriate $8.1 billion…
Poisonous rice: Ebonyi reopens Abakaliki Rice Mill after sanitation
The Ebonyi government on Thursday ordered the re-opening of the Abakaliki Rice Mill Limited two days after it was sealed following alleged poisonous bags of rice that were discovered in…
Nigeria-UK trade to nose up as PM leaves with fond memories
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, says she had an excellent time in Nigeria and hopes to see increased trade and investment between Nigeria and the UK. She spoke with newsmen…
UK unveils £70m tech programme to create 100,000 jobs
The UK Government has announced a new £70-million programme to create 100,000 jobs in Nigeria says the Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin. Baldwin said this during a business…
Ambode, May seek to sustain UK/Lagos trade relationship, UK explores Fintech
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday received the British Prime Minister, Theresa May in Lagos, affirming that the State remains a choice destination for investors from the United…
Forex Scam: MTN, Citibank, Stanbic IBTC, Standard Chartered, Diamond to refund $8.13bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed heavy sanctions totaling N5.87 billion on four banks and asked same to refund the sum of $8,134,312,397.63 for ‘flagrant violation of extant…
2019 Elections will be free, fair, credible, Buhari assures UK Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja assured UK Prime Minister Theresa May of his commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2019. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s…
Israel pledges to assist Nigeria to tackle cyber crimes, security
Israel on Wednesday pledged to assist Nigeria in tackling cyber crime and Homeland Security (HLS) internal insecurity using modern technology. Mr Nadav Goren, Head of Mission, made this known at the…