South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo The extension, for an unspecified amount of time, will keep 1,198 personnel of the South African National Defence Force in eastern Congo, where they are part of a U.N. peacekeeping force helping Congo […]
Afrobeats Icon, D’banj announces a new single
Afrobeats icon, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has announced a new single titled ‘Since 04’. In a post on his Instagram page, D’banj shared that he will be dropping the new single on May 3, 2024, which marks the start of his career 20 years ago. The multi-award-winning star who recently headlined the Trace […]
FG makes plan to relocate MSCC in Suleja
The Federal Government has said it is considering the relocation of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following the jailbreak that saw the escape of 119 inmates. During a visit to the centre yesterday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the facility houses 499 inmates, as opposed to the expected […]
President Tinubu launches SWOP report in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, alongside the Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the 2024 regional State of World Population (SWOP) Report in Abuja. Represented by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, President Tinubu promised to ensure that girls stay in school and avoid early motherhood, by providing access to […]
FG to Integrate Over 20% Unbanked Nigerians Into Banking System
The Federal Government has revealed plans to integrate over 20 per cent of unbanked Nigerians into the banking system. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this in Abuja yesterday at the beginning of a two-day National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Economic and Financial Inclusion. According to the vice president, at least, over 20 per cent of Nigerians […]
Germany to hike pensions nationwide by 4.57%
The more than 21 million pensioners in Germany would receive a substantial 4.57 per cent pension increase beginning on July 1, after the German Cabinet approved the adjustment on Wednesday in Berlin. With this increase, pensions are set to rise faster than inflation in the Germany. The pension increase would apply equally to the entire […]
German Police arrests 11 Nigerians over scam
German police say they have arrested 11 suspected members of a Nigerian mafia group behind a large-scale dating scam. According to a Bavarian police statement today, the Black Axe gang, who all held Nigerian citizenship and aged between 29 and 53, was involved internationally in “multiple areas of criminal activity”, with a focus in Germany […]
EFCC files fresh charges against Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh charges against former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Emefiele will be arraigned on a new four-count charge before Justice Maryann Anenih, and according to the charge sheets, Emefiele is accused of breaking the law with intent to harm the […]
NCAA to suspend Dana Airlines fleet operation
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has directed Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana Airline’s fleet operations over safety concerns. Keyamo said that the ministry’s attention had been drawn to recent incidents of both safety and financial viability of the airline’s operations, and in light of these incidents the suspension […]
President approves Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. According to a statement today by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to […]