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Court freezes four bank accounts tied to ex-NNPC boss Kyari

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari, the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, over alleged fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission through […]

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Female passenger charged, remanded for assaulting Ibom Air officials

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has reportedly been charged in court. The special adviser on media and communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, stated that Emmanson is currently remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Facility. Moshood made the statement in […]

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Long queues resurface at filling stations as marketers blame supply hitch

Long queues at gas stations in Lagos and Ogun began to form again, causing concern about the imminent scarcity of fuel. Petroleum marketers say the non-availability of Premium Motor Spirit in filling stations located in Lagos and Ogun states is a result of a shortage in supply. Also, Similarly, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited […]

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Naira strengthens at official window, weakens on black market

The naira appreciated in the official window on Monday following a statement by the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso. According to The PUNCH, in the statement, he assured the public that the central bank was working to address the currency’s volatility. Based on information from the FMDQ, the local currency increased by […]

Companies that exited Nigeria amid economic challenges
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2023: Companies that exited Nigeria amid economic challenges

Throughout 2023, Nigeria’s business environment grappled with unprecedented challenges, chiefly influenced by the complexities of an election year. Uncertainties surrounding election outcomes and policy directions led investors to adopt a cautious stance, influencing significant long-term investment decisions. The year kicked off with artificial cash scarcity and a botched currency note redesign, initially hampering consumer spending. […]

Loan apps: FCCPC to address rising debt with new policy
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Loan apps: FCCPC to address rising debt with new policy

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced plans to create a new regulatory framework to address Nigerians’ growing reliance on digital money lenders, often known as loan apps. The Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, revealed this on Monday while appearing on a TVC live program. Irukera stated that debt to DMLs has become […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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Airlines that cause flight delays must provide refreshments — NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered airlines to provide refreshments and other alternative measures in accordance with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 19. According to a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA is aware of recent flight disruptions that have inconvenienced air passengers and sympathizes […]

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Emefiele denies CBN corruption charges, slams private investigator

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has dismissed the allegations of corruption and theft levelled against him by a special investigation panel on CBN and other entities.   The panel, headed by a private investigator, Jim Obazee, submitted its report to President Bola Tinubu after probing the CBN’s activities under […]