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  • Nigeria Oil Probes May Deter Investors, Group Warns

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Oil Probes May Deter Investors, Group Warns

    A citizens’ advocacy group, the Forum for Energy Accountability, has expressed concerns over the frequency and scale of investigations into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) by the House of Representatives. The group warns […]

  • Eritrea Withdraws from IGAD Over Failed Reforms

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Eritrea Withdraws from IGAD Over Failed Reforms

    Eritrea has formally notified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretary General of its decision to withdraw from the organization, citing a series of unmet expectations and failed obligations. The country’s decision is rooted in […]

  • Nigeria PoS transactions get mandatory dual connectivity

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria PoS transactions get mandatory dual connectivity

    The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive to all banks, financial institutions, acquirers, and payment service providers to implement mandatory dual connectivity for Point of Sale transactions within the next month. This move […]

  • Russian assets spark dispute over Ukraine loan plan

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Russian assets spark dispute over Ukraine loan plan

    British bankers are resisting plans to utilize frozen Russian assets to secure a loan for Ukraine, according to a report by the Financial Times. The assets, valued at approximately $300 billion, were frozen by Western […]

  • Nigeria Customs Extends AEO Migration Deadline to January 31

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Customs Extends AEO Migration Deadline to January 31

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced an extension of the deadline for beneficiaries of the Fast Track Scheme to migrate to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. The new deadline is now January 31, […]

  • Liberia Eligible for Second US Millennium Challenge Compact Funding

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Liberia Eligible for Second US Millennium Challenge Compact Funding

    Liberia has been deemed eligible to negotiate a second US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, a significant development that positions the country to receive substantial grant funding for energy and road infrastructure projects. The MCC’s […]

  • Manchester United rule out Sergio Ramos transfer deal

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Manchester United rule out Sergio Ramos transfer deal

    Manchester United have dismissed speculation about signing veteran defender Sergio Ramos, despite the player’s recent availability as a free agent. The 39-year-old former Real Madrid legend had been linked with a surprise move to the […]

  • Wizkid wants Asake to perform at his wedding

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Wizkid wants Asake to perform at his wedding

    Renowned Nigerian musician Ayodeji Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has expressed his desire to have his colleague, Asake, perform at his wedding. This revelation was made during a recent appearance on Apple Music radio, where […]

  • EFCC arraigns Chris Ngige over contract fraud charges

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on EFCC arraigns Chris Ngige over contract fraud charges

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Nigerian Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, on allegations of contract fraud. The eight-count charge was brought before a Federal Capital Territory High Court […]

  • Labour Party Denies Automatic Tickets for 2027 Elections

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Labour Party Denies Automatic Tickets for 2027 Elections

    The Labour Party has clarified its stance on automatic ticket allocations for the 2027 general elections, stating that no candidate, including its 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, will receive an automatic nomination. According to the […]

  • Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N699 per litre

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N699 per litre

    Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in its ex-depot petrol price, dropping from N828 per litre to N699 per litre. This decrease of N129 per litre, or 15.58%, aims to give the company a […]

  • IOC Allows Russian Belarusian Athletes Full Identity

    By Ifunanya | December 12, 2025 | Comments Off on IOC Allows Russian Belarusian Athletes Full Identity

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made a significant move towards reintegrating Russia and Belarus into global sports, advising governing bodies to allow their youth teams and athletes to compete with their full national identity, […]

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