The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against doing business with GVEST Global, saying the company is an unregistered investment adviser and fund manager promoting illegal schemes. In a statement yesterday, the regulator said GVEST Global also operates under […]
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The Benue State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh, has suspended four members, including the Deputy Chief Whip, Mr Alfred Berger (APC/Makurdi North), for three months for attempting to cause chaos in the house. The other […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, the son-in-law of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, wanted in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale urged […]
A 59-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, has been dragged before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa beans valued at N1 million. Jimoh, whose address was not disclosed, is facing a three-count charge of stealing, malicious damage, and breach of […]
By Godwin Oritse Vecturis, a Belgian rail operations and management company, has signed a Technical Support and Investment Agreement (TSIA) with Nigeria’s Traxport Rail Services Ltd. The agreement marks a key step in Vecturis’ commitment to supporting modern, efficient, and sustainable […]
by Emmanuel Agbo The Court of Appeal barred the Kogi State Government from pursuing a salary dispute with former Deputy Governor Simon Achuba at the Supreme Court, ruling that its decision is final on such a matter under the Nigerian […]
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a profit after tax of N185 billion for the month of July 2025. According to the company’s Monthly Report Summary – July 2025, released on Thursday night, […]
By Kazeem Ugbodaga President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a Personal Income Tax Calculator, a digital tool designed to help Nigerians estimate their tax obligations under the new tax regime taking effect from January 2026. The calculator, available at fiscalreforms.ng, allows taxpayers […]
By Raji Rasak A 34-year-old petrol attendant, Alaba Samson, appeared on Thursday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, facing a ₦1.78 million theft charge. The defendant, whose residential address was unknown, is being charged with felony and stealing. He however, pleaded […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has repatriated 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. According to a statement issued by the EFCC on Thursday, the deportees comprise 50 […]