US introduces $250,000 visa bond rule for some applicants
The United States has introduced a new pilot programme requiring some prospective immigrants to pay visa bonds of up to $250,000 before…
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Delta attracts foreign investors as Brazil, Malaysia, explore partnerships
The Delta State Government’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment gained momentum on Wednesday as investors from Brazil, Malaysia and the United…
Businessman accuses ‘fake’ agency DG of N400m contract scam
The Managing Director of Divine Dopacy Nigeria Limited, Gbenga Collins, has told the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign…
EFCC freezes Osun government account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has ordered a restriction on withdrawals from the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account as part…
FG to clear outstanding wage awards before mid-August
The Federal Government has assured public servants that all outstanding wage award payments will be settled before mid-August, while efforts are underway…
Trump administration refunds $100bn after court voids ‘liberation day’ tariffs
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariff revenue collected before the United States Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump’s…
NIS denies suspending passport services in Kano
The Nigeria Immigration Service has refuted claims that it suspended passport services in Kano, clarifying that its directive to migrate two passport…
Customs recruits 3,852, from 573,680 recruitment applications
The Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday announced the final list of successful candidates for its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, with only 3,852 applicants…
CBN links stronger reserves, easing inflation to ongoing policy reforms
The Central Bank of Nigeria said on Tuesday that recent stability in the foreign exchange market, stronger external reserves and easing inflation…
Dangote Refinery eyes $5bn IPO to expand Lagos plant capacity
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE is targeting about $5bn through an Initial Public Offering expected to conclude in October, with the…
African Alliance files recapitalisation plan with NAICOM
African Alliance Insurance Plc says it has submitted its recapitalisation plan to the National Insurance Commission and is awaiting further regulatory directives…
US, Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran could reach an agreement as early as Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and…