Kaduna based man jailed for using fake Australian identity for fraud
A Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced a man, Faruk Suleiman Ololade, for impersonation and attempted fraud. The EFCC noted in a statement that Ololade, also known as…
Lawyer blasts INEC over decision on ADC
‘Tell Nigerians Tinubu will run unopposed in 2027’ Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its decision on the leadership crisis in the…
Naira dips to N1,380.58/$ as global crisis tension lingers
The naira weakened to N1,380.58 per dollar at the official market, declining by 1.93 per cent week-on-week, as sustained foreign exchange demand continued to outpace supply, even as oil prices…
EFCC alarmed about $160b crypto crime losses
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sounded the alarm over the rapid rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. It warned that billions were being lost globally to illicit digital transactions. The…
Police accused of assaulting, firing at protesting OOU students
The Olabisi Onabanjo University’s Students’ Union Government has accused officers of the Nigerian Police Force of assaulting their leaders and firing shots at unarmed students during a protest at the…
Lafarge Africa BuildHer empowers 100 women in construction
Lafarge Africa Plc, a building solutions provider, has announced the successful graduation of 100 women through its BuildHer by Lafarge 2025 Female Tilers and Block Laying Training initiative across Nigeria.…
NBA unveils digital lawyers’ directory
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice is set to unveil a comprehensive first-of-its-kind national law directory, in a move aimed at transforming access, visibility, and structure within Nigeria’s…
NDE, CATS collaborates to train 1m construction artisans
The National Directorate of Employment and the Construction Artisan Training School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train one million youths in various construction artisan skills by 2036. The…
Middle East crisis: Why UAE–Nigeria trade partnerships matter more than ever
By Oti Egwu At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape global economic and security dynamics, countries are increasingly compelled to reassess the resilience of…
Lisabi Festival, ‘Egbaliganza’ And Opportunities Begging To Be Tapped
By Yemi Kolapo On Saturday, thousands of sons and daughters of Egbaland converged on the Ake Palace Pavilion for the grand finale of the 39th Lisabi Festival, an annual week-long…