Terrorism Financing: EU Includes Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria to Dirty-money Blacklist
The European Commission has added Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria and other jurisdictions to a blacklist of nations that pose a threat because of lax controls on terrorism financing and…
Elections: Police Deploy DIGs to Geo-political Zones in The Country
IGP, Mohammed Adamu The Nigeria Police Force says it is aware of the security challenges in some places and very much ready to provide adequate supervisory role in…
CCT Issues Bench Warrant for Onnoghen’s Arrest
The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has issued a bench warrant for the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to arrest, present Justice Onnoghen. The embattled Chief Justice was…
Court Adjourns FG’s $69m Suit Against Chevron, Total Until April 30
A Federal High Court Lagos, on Wednesday, adjourned until April 30, the 69 million dollars suit filed by the Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria against Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, seeking…
Elections: Facebook is Working to Reduce the Spread of Misinformation Across Africa
By Akua Gyekye With a number of upcoming elections across Africa, Facebook is working to reduce the spread of misinformation, protect election integrity and support civic engagement across the…
Alcohol in Sachets Greatly Contribute to Increased Drug, Alcohol Abuse -NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will no longer approve new registration for alcohol packaged in sachets. The Director General, Prof. Mojisola…
Nigeria’s Q4, 2018 GDP, Clear Indication of Effectiveness of Economic Policies – FG
In what is a clear indication of the effectiveness of the economic policies of the Buhari presidency, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures recorded a marked improvement in the…
African Heads Pledge to Support ABC Health, To Tackle Basic Health Challenges
Tony Elumelu and Dangote Heads of Government in Africa have pledged their supports to the African Business Coalition for Health (ABC Health). ABC Health is a joint initiative…
Ambode Receives ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy, Plans to Institutionalise Sport in Secondary Schools
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday received the 2019 World Cup Trophy of the International Cricket Council (ICC), with a pledge to come up with action…
4,695 Smart Card Readers destroyed in Anambra inferno; it won’t affect polls – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 4,695 Smart Card Readers were destroyed in an inferno that occurred in its office in Awka, Anambra on Tuesday. Mr Festus…