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Zenith Tech Fair Wraps Up as Hackathon Winners Win Big

The Third Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 3.0”, concluded at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on November 23rd and 24th, 2023. Over 500 contestants participated in the Zenith Hackathon (Zecathon), where Sync, a team collaboration and workflow management platform, emerged as the winner, receiving […]

Eagles Keeper, Uzoho, Deactivates Social Media Account Over Criticisms

Francis Uzoho, goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, has deactivated his social media account in response to mounting criticisms of his performances. Uzoho faced substantial backlash from Nigerian fans, who singled him out for the Eagles’ drawn matches in Group C. In both the 1-1 draw against Lesotho and the match against Zimbabwe, critics pointed to […]

Emefiele Granted N300m Bail

Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has granted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele a bail sum of N300 million, with two sureties in similar amounts. Emefiele must also surrender his travel documents, and the two sureties need to own landed property in Maitama, Abuja, and deposit […]

Nigeria, Germany Strengthen Ties with $500M Renewable Energy and Gas Pact

Nigeria and Germany bolstered their partnership, signing two crucial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance energy cooperation between both nations. At the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin, President Bola Tinubu witnessed the signing of these agreements. Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s robust democracy, making it an attractive destination for foreign investments. The signed MoUs involve Riverside […]

Government Seeks Supreme Court Extension for Old Naira Notes

With only 40 days left in the year, the Federal Government has petitioned the Supreme Court for an extension on the circulation of old Naira notes beyond the December 31 deadline. Citing economic challenges hindering the printing of sufficient new notes, the government fears a crisis if the old notes are phased out by the […]

FG Revokes 1,633 Mining Licenses Over Non-Payment of Fees

The Federal Government has taken a firm stance by revoking 1,633 mineral titles as mining companies failed to meet the mandatory annual service fees of N1,500 per cadastral unit. During a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the revocation, spanning Exploration Licences, Quarry Licences, Small Scale Mining […]

Buhari Reflects on Presidency, Acknowledges Challenges

In an interview yesterday, Nigeria’s immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, asserted that he gave his best during his eight-year tenure but expressed uncertainty about achieving the anticipated results. Addressing various topics, Buhari shed light on his decisions, challenges faced, and the state of the nation. Buhari discussed his endorsement of the controversial naira redesign policy, […]

Minister Explains FG’s Position on Borrowing for 2024 Budget

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, provided insights into the government’s cautious approach to borrowing for the 2024 Budget. Edun stressed the need to prioritize revenue generation and reduce the current high deficit financing. Appearing before the joint Senate Committee on Finance, Appropriations, National Planning, Local and Foreign […]

Government Making Progress Against Insecurity, Oil Theft Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, highlighted the government’s progress in addressing security challenges, particularly oil theft, banditry, and kidnapping. Speaking at the 19th All Nigeria Editors Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Ribadu emphasized the commitment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration to tackle these issues hindering Nigeria’s economic development. Ribadu pointed […]

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