EFCC Uncovers CBEX Funds in 4 Countries, Says Full Recovery Unlikely
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced funds from the failed CBEX crypto scheme to at least four countries, but says full recovery of the stolen money may…
Massive Fire Razes Popular Phone Village in Kwara
A fire broke out on Wednesday night at the popular Phone Village in Challenge Market, Ilorin, Kwara State, destroying several shops and causing significant damage. The fire, which began around…
Abducted Kwara Local Government Officials Regain Freedom
Two senior officials of Oke-Ero Local Government in Kwara State, Musibau Amuda and Omoladun Arinde, have been released after being kidnapped last Friday. Their safe return was confirmed on Monday…
NECA Hosts MSME Fair to Boost Small Business Growth
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced the 2025 edition of its annual MSME Fair, scheduled for May 6 at NECA House in Lagos. This year’s theme is “Galvanising…
FG to Begin Payment of Five-Month Wage Award Arrears
The Federal Government has announced that it will begin paying the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants. In a statement released on Monday by the Office…
NIMASA, Port Officials Push for Unified Maritime Security Strategy
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Port Facility Security Officers Forum of Nigeria (PFSOFN) are working together to create a National Maritime Security Strategy aimed at…
Rainstorms Wreck Homes and Farmlands in Kwara, Ekiti – Government Assures Relief
A heavy rainstorm struck parts of Kwara State over the weekend, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and public facilities. In Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area, the storm left…
105 Companies Enjoy Tax Waivers in Q4 2024 – NIPC
A heavy rainstorm struck parts of Kwara State over the weekend, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and public facilities. In Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area, the storm left…
World Bank Warns: More Nigerians May Fall Into Poverty by 2027
The World Bank has projected that poverty levels in Nigeria will rise by 3.6 percentage points between 2022 and 2027. This was disclosed in the latest Africa Pulse report, released…
IMF to Nigeria: Boost Tax Revenue, Go After Evaders
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African nations to improve their tax systems by widening the tax base and tackling tax evasion. The call was made…