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Wike’s Aide Accuses Reuben Abati Of Hypocrisy

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, of hypocrisy over his past political associations. It would be recalled that Abati had described Wike as “rude” in response to the Minister’s remarks about...
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FG engages Japan for ¥15bn loan to boost food security

The Federal Government has intensified discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to fast-track the implementation of a ¥15bn (about $110m) emergency loan to improve food security across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and Coordinating Ministry of the Economy on Wednesday after a high-level meeting...
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Marketers Forged 24 Documents in Subsidy Fraud – Ex-EFCC Boss

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that numerous oil marketing companies systematically forged documents to illegally access petrol subsidy payments from the government. According to him, in some brazen cases, marketers went as far as falsifying up to 24 different documents, ranging from marine insurance certificates to bills...
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AEDC Vows to Settle Workers’ Entitlements Amid Strike Threat

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has pledged to promptly settle all legitimate allowances owed to its staff following the threat from the workers to shut down operations. It also promised to prevent any disruption to its services while reaffirming its commitment to staff welfare. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the AEDC, Chijioke Okwuokenye, made...
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Travel fraud reports up 18% in popular destinations

Many travellers worry about falling victim to scams when visiting new places—concerns like pickpocketing or being tricked by what appears to be a legitimate tour company. These fears, are not unfounded, according to a report by Mastercard Economic Institute. A recent study reveals that the travel industry is a major target for scammers, who exploit...
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DFIs Triumph at African Banker Awards 2025 in Abidjan

Development Finance Institutions were the big winners at the African Banker Awards Gala Ceremony 2025, which was recently held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. At least five Development Finance Institutions received plaques at the event, which took place during the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings. According to a release by AfDB, the dominance of DFIs like...
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Tinubu, Zulum, Adeleke, Okpebholo, CAN, Others Felicitate Muslims At Sallah

    Prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, have extended warm greetings to Muslims across the country as they join Islamic faithful worldwide in celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, the festival commemorating Prophet...
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