The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to send the first citizen to space. The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The FG signed the Memorandum of Understanding in a collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency….
Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, claimed two dates of birth at different times in official documents, an investigation by SaharaReporters has revealed. Different documents seen by SaharaReporters showed that Adeniyi at different times in his career used these two dates of birth to manipulate the system in his favour….
A forensic audit conducted by KPMG, a global accounting firm, has uncovered a significant discrepancy in the fuel subsidy claims made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The audit revealed that NNPCL inflated its fuel subsidy claims by a staggering N3.3 trillion, according to a report done by iWitnessLive. Initially, NNPCL reported spending…
A former Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, has assured the incumbent governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara of the people’s loyalty to his government amid rift with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Odili who asserted this in his appearance at the inauguration of the Omoku-Egbema Road in the state on Saturday, sided with…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, have agreed to settle out of court regarding the naira abuse case slammed against the socialite. Recall the EFCC had dragged Cubana Chief Priest to court over allegations of naira abuse but the socialite was granted a ₦10 million bail after he…
The Kenya Police Service has reportedly arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria. Nadeem, was one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences before he escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest…
Nigeria has been ranked one of the least peaceful countries in the world, ranking 144 out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index report as of December 2023. Nigeria had a 2.713 score just behind the warring Israel. This is contained in the 17th edition of the Global…
Success in life can indeed be a multi-faceted concept, reflecting a spectrum of achievements depending on individual aspirations and values. For many, the alignment of personal passions with academic pursuits represents a profound form of success, going beyond the traditional markers of wealth and fame. In celebrating this unique aspect of success, it is inspiring…
ThinkBusiness Africa, a leading voice in economic analysis and policy advocacy, is challenging the assertions made by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) in its report regarding the proposed increase in Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) tax in Nigeria. In a report released by ThinkBusiness Africa during the week titled “ThinkBusiness Africa Insight Series…
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim order after ruling on the ex parte motion moved by the lawyer representing the anti-corruption body, Ekele Iheanacho. A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide information on all persons trading on the platform from Nigeria to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)….
