On November 8, 2020, Julius Elum got a ₦340,000 from the Federal Government COVID-19 loan but ventured into the world of cryptocurrency. Little did he know...
The Jigawa state Government has warned the beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) against sabotaging the objective. Technical Adviser on Agriculture and...
Some Nigerians who benefited from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and NIRSAL Microfinance Bank’s targeted credit facility (TCF) have failed to pay N261.07bn out of...
Nigeria’s trade with African countries is yet to reach pre-COVID-19 levels despite implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in 2021. Data from...
A major study published Tuesday, March 12 has said Covid-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC, has questioned two officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and one from the Office...
A Coalition of prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), on Friday, called on the National Assembly to probe the $3.4billion loan collected by the Federal Government from...
Nine civil society organisations (CSOs) on Friday urged the National Assembly to investigate the $3.4billion loan received by the Federal Government from the International Monetary Fund...
A coalition of civil society organisations, CSOs, called on the National Assembly on Friday to probe the $3.4 billion loan collected by the Federal Government from...
Amid the economic hardship in the country, Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has urged Nigerian billionaires and business moguls to intervene. Naija News reports that...
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced the signing of a $100 million risk-sharing facility with Citi Group to support the trade...
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has stated that Africa’s immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt...
A Lagos-based accountant, Ayodele Oduniyi, has accused his former employer, Sonny Idedevbo, of using the police to harass and arraign him on alleged trumped-up charges. Oduniyi...
Last week, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, held its much anticipated 98th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja. The meeting as expected was widely attended...
The U.S. skilled labor market is experiencing a gap in the availability of construction workers, plumbers, welders, and skilled trades. According to research from McKinsey &...
Canadian pop megastar Celine Dion, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder, said in her first interview since announcing the career-sidelining diagnosis that she is well,...
Zipline, the leading force in drone logistics delivery, has reached a monumental achievement with its one-millionth delivery to customers, signifying a significant leap forward in the...
Nigeria incurred a debt service of $3.5 billion for its external loans in the fiscal year ended 2023 according to data from the Central Bank of...
Last week, several Galaxy owners took to the internet to complain about seeing a distracting green line going down their phone’s screen. It was unclear if...
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has said that he is the only musician in Nigeria who stops people from spraying him money while performing. Kuti’s claim is...
Oura this morning announced that its smart ring will be available in select Target stores in the U.S. The deal, which also brings the wearable to...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has secured the cooperation of some International Money Transfer Organisations (IMTOs) to double the flow of remittance to Nigeria in...
The international system has been indeed anarchic, geopolitical in orientation and divisive in structuration. The great war (First World War) was engendered due to European bellicosity...
Reality star, Nina Ivy, celebrates her son’s birthday as she shares difficulties with his birth and how he was diagnosed to never walk again. The ex-BBN...
Reality star, Nina Ivy, celebrates her son’s birthday as she shares difficulties with his birth and how he was diagnosed to never walk again. The ex-BBN...
Recent weeks have seen a welcome decrease in the prices of various foodstuffs across Nigeria, a trend analysts attribute to the strengthening of the Nigerian naira...
Italian giants Juventus have been ordered by a tribunal to pay Cristiano Ronaldo over £8 million following his successful legal battle against the club over unpaid...
An Italian court has ordered Juventus to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3m wages owed the player. Ronaldo, 39, agreed to defer wages when football in Italy was...
Juventus have reportedly been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3million after losing an arbitration case to their former player Back in September, Ronaldo – who...
Italian giants Juventus have released a statement after being ordered to pay their former player, Cristiano Ronaldo his unpaid wages. The Court of Arbitration for Sport,...
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed dissatisfaction over lack of transparency in the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme.It would be recalled that, the federal...
Staff of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), have appealed to the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to make affordable...
An arbitration court has ordered Juventus to pay former striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, around €9.8 million ($10.46m) in owed wages. The Serie A side on Wednesday, confirmed...
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to make staff housing...
Big Brother Naija reality star, Omashola Kola Oburoh, popularly known as Sholzy prides himself as a seer as he reveals why fake Naira notes were sprayed...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFFC, said it has redoubled its investigation into the culpability of bank Chief Executive Officers, CEOs, in the mismanagement of...
In today’s interconnected world, the early detection of epidemics is more crucial than ever. Historically, the ability to quickly identify the onset of an outbreak has...
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Monday 15th April 2024. The PUNCH: Four of...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over the weekend, said it had recovered N32 billion and $447,000 in the ongoing investigation of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. EFCC was...
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission has said that there is no sacred cow in its fight against Naira abuse. In a statement released after crossdresser,...
Mr Unni Krishnan Menon is the Managing Director (MD) of Skyline Tourism and Hospitality Ltd, a member of the Skyline Group operating in Nigeria through various...
Says probe of past, suspended officials yielded N32.7bn, $445,000 recovery Investigating abuse of COVID-19 funds, World Bank loan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
To clear misconceptions and misrepresentations of its report on the recovery of N30 billion, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given more details on...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has not cleared anyone involved in the ongoing probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that it has cleared some persons said to be involved in financial misappropriations at the Ministry...
Students of the Department of Communication and Language Arts (CLA) at the prestigious University of Ibadan bemoan time wastage as their 18-month Master’s program turns five...
Students of the Department of Communication and Language Arts (CLA) at the prestigious University of Ibadan bemoan time wastage as their 18-month Master’s program turns five...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the legacy of the former governor of Abia State and minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, who passed away...
When former President Macky Sall shook hands and handed the mantle of leadership to his successor President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s 5th, and youngest, on the...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the enduring legacy of the former Governor of Abia State and Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, who passed...
A statement issued by the spokesman of the Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, that was widely published in the media is full of distortions and outright...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over the rising threat of cyber-attacks on global financial stability. The multilateral institution pointed out that the number...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, joined the Muslim faithful in Lagos to observe the 2024 Eid-el-fitri prayers, and seized the opportunity to appeal to Nigerians...
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has debunked allegations that late actress Jumoke Aderounmu reached out to her during her battle with sickness that eventually killed...
Nigeria’s total active mobile subscribers reached 219.7 million in February 2024, as internet usage dipped to 694,804.54 terabytes (TB), new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission...
The World Bank has predicted that West Africa’s biggest economy, Nigeria would grow at 3.3 percent this year, below its long-term average. Also, it forecasted that...
The World Bank has projected increased growth in Nigeria and other African economies to 3.4 per cent in 2024 and 3.8 per cent in 2025 from...
One of the basic solutions to the current and viral mental issues across Nigeria is the deployment of digital technology. Technological advancement and access to technology...
Members of the Nigerian community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have decried that the strained relationship between both countries is affecting their livelihoods. Some of...
First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has called on all Nigerians to join the fight to ensure “Health for All” across the country. In her World Health Day...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Friday, released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2023. Largely...
The Ham people in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State recently rolled out their drums to celebrate their cherished cultural festival after a long time,...
Ethiopia and the World Bank have finalized loan agreements totaling $1.72 billion, aimed at bolstering critical sectors including electricity, water supply, as well as to facilitate...
Erik ten Hag has admitted it will be difficult for Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League after their incredible defeat to Chelsea on Thursday...
Leeds United are believed to be interested in signing midfielder Samu from Portuguese club Vizela. The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the...
Mikel Arteta has stated that star man Bukayo Saka will be very decisive for Arsenal over the crucial coming weeks and that the winger has been...
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children...
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children...
Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has expressed doubt about Forbes’ recently released 2024 billionaire list. According to Forbes, the world’s five richest men are Bernard Arnault...
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has expressed his doubt about the 2024 billionaire list recently released by American magazine, Forbes. According to Forbes, France’s fashion mogul, Bernard...
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has expressed his doubt about the 2024 billionaire list recently released by American magazine, Forbes. According to Forbes, France’s fashion mogul, Bernard...
Popular rapper and actor Tobechukwu Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has explained that he took a sabbatical from music to diversify. The ‘King Of Boys’ actor said he...
Nestled in the heart of Northern Nigeria, Gombe State stands as a shining example of effective governance, sustainable development, and progress. Over the years, the state...
The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) in its new report, found that Africa’s total private capital deal volume declined for the first time since 2016, falling...
A development economist, Nnaemeka Obiaraeri, has criticized a proposal by the Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, to import 10,000 tractors to Nigeria. During an interview with...
The Executive Secretary, Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Nagoda has announced the sack of three personnel of Kabo General Hospital over allegation of charging...
Nigerian media personality, Shade Ladipo gets engaged to a mystery lover, marking a new chapter in her life after divorce from her previous marriage. It’s worth...
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has sacked three staff members of Kano General Hospital and suspended three others. A statement by the Public Relations...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has explained why he thinks Liverpool are now favourites to go on and win this season’s Premier League title. Jurgen Klopp’s...
Nigerian record producer and singer, Moses Kayode Phillips, aka Pheelz, has revealed that he has always been singing even while he held sway as YBNL in-house...
Female cassava processors are making gains from the cassava trade in Tankpafu community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Over the years, reforms initiated...
Some of the attendees at The Purple Women seminar on ‘How to Navigate and Accelerate in Career and Business’ in a photo session with Bridget Uzoma,...
In celebration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, themed “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” PalmPay, a pan-African fintech, with The Purple Woman initiative has trained 50...
A devastating bus accident marred the Easter festivities in South Africa as a bus carrying worshippers en route to an Easter festival veered off a bridge...
Federal government is collaborating with the Hungarian government to enhance food security, flood control and training of young water engineers in Nigeria.This was made known during...
There was a time in the not too distant past when Barcelona, one of the giants of European football, could attract players from clubs across the...
The Kaduna State Government has said that 32,297 Tuberculosis cases were detected in the state in 2023. The State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed, announced this...
The Kaduna State Government said it recorded 32,297 cases of tuberculosis in 2023 as the state reduced the risk of spreading the disease. The State Commissioner...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of over 1,000,000, (One million) bags of 10kg rice across all the 774 local governments in...
Tuesday’s leadership change at Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Marina, Lagos, might have taken many by surprise, but beneath the official reason given by the...
Michael Jackson’s three children made a rare red carpet appearance together to honor their late father. On Wednesday Prince, 27, Paris, 25 and Bigi, 22,...
The nation’s quest to eradicate tuberculosis (TB), regrettably, continues to stall. A recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicate that Nigeria occupies number one...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) distributed 80,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable individuals in Lagos State on Wednesday to alleviate the challenges faced in the...
ombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya CON, has flagged-off another round of distribution of food palliative to less privileged and vulnerable persons across the 114 wards...
Cyberbullying surged to 16 per cent in 2022 from 13 per cent four years ago among children aged 11 to 15, according to a World Health...
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed the chairmen of the 36 state chapters and the Federal Capital Territory to identify their...
Several Nigerians lost their lives in the past few days while struggling to benefit from palliatives being distributed by the government amid the rising hunger in...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) in a move to address food insecurity has initiated a National Rice Relief Programme, aiming to distribute more than 1 million...