US Plans to Put Trump’s Face on a New Banknote, Treasury Confirms
WASHINGTON — The United States Treasury Secretary has confirmed that plans are underway for a new banknote featuring the face of President Donald Trump. Daily Nigerian reported the confirmation this…
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THE ILLUSION OF GATEWAY SECURITY: Why Automated Customs Systems at Airports Cannot Stem the Flow of Illicit Cash
The federal regulatory architecture has proudly unveiled yet another digital milestone in its ongoing campaign against international financial misconduct. Speaking at an interagency security gathering earlier this week, the Comptroller…
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Kano Hajj Pilgrims Stranded, Hungry, Holding Cards That Don’t Work
JEDDAH — Hajj Malam Haruna Aliyu had saved for 11 years to go to Mecca. He sold his motorcycle. He sold two of his cattle. He contributed to a cooperative…
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Sowore: I Would Appoint a Drone as Defence Minister If I Win
ABUJA — African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has made one of the most…
INEC Deadline: Who Filed, Who Missed, Who Is Still Disputing
ABUJA — The INEC May 30 primary deadline is closing the most chaotic primary season…
Fubara and Desmond Elliot: Lessons From Political Loyalty Misplaced
LAGOS — Two political stories from the last year offer stark lessons about the dangers…
Atiku Congratulates Amaechi at 61 as ADC Nomination Crisis Deepens
ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi on…
Naira Stays Stable on Friday as CBN Sustains Holiday FX Support
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday,…
Global Oil Market Volatility Raises Africa Concerns
Global oil market uncertainty continues raising economic concerns across African countries dependent on petroleum exports…
Luxury Real Estate Market Expands In Abuja And Lagos
Demand for luxury real estate continues growing in Abuja and Lagos despite economic pressure affecting…
MTN Nigeria Pays N878bn in Taxes Amid Revenue Growth
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has paid about N878.7 billion in taxes, levies, and duties to…
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US Plans to Put Trump’s Face on a New Banknote, Treasury Confirms
WASHINGTON — The United States Treasury Secretary has confirmed that plans are underway for a new banknote featuring the face…
International Security Concerns Grow Across Sahel Region
Security concerns continue growing across the Sahel region as governments face rising instability, armed violence, and humanitarian pressure. International security…
US-Iran War: Tehran Threatens Strait of Hormuz After New Strikes
TEHRAN — Iran has renewed its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz following a new round of US and…
Ebola DRC Tops 1,000 Cases as WHO Rushes Vaccines to Ituri Province
KINSHASA — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 1,000 suspected cases, according to the latest…
Two Nigerians Among Five Suspects in Rome Tourist Rape Case
ROME — Two Nigerian nationals are among five African migrants arrested in Italy in connection with the alleged abduction and…
Southeast Sit-At-Home: A Trader’s Business Nightmare Every May 30
ABA — Chukwuemeka Eze has a simple rule for May 30. He stays home. Not because he believes strongly in…
She Paid N4m to a JAMB Agent. Got Nothing. Now She Sells Water
LAGOS — Mama Chisom saved for five years. She sold fabric, cooked and sold food on weekends, and took every…
The Farmer Who Watched His Village Empty Out as Bandits Took Over
GUSAU — Malam Ibrahim Dankama grew up on the same piece of land his grandfather farmed. He knew every tree,…
Nigerian Startups Push AI Adoption In Banking
Nigerian financial technology companies are increasing the use of artificial intelligence tools to improve banking services and customer support. Several…
Charly Boy at 75: The Area Fada Who Rewrote Nigerian Pop Culture
LAGOS — Long before social media gave everyone a voice, Charly Boy was already shaking Nigeria with eyeliner, braids, heavy…
Nigeria and China Target Creative Economy as New Digital Frontier
ABUJA — Nigeria and China have agreed to make the creative economy and digital content a new frontier in their…
NRC Raises Alarm as Railway Vandalism Returns in Plateau, Bauchi
ABUJA — The Nigerian Railway Corporation has raised a fresh alarm over renewed vandalism of railway infrastructure in Plateau and…
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Wizkid Hits 11 Billion Spotify Streams, First African to Reach Mark
LAGOS — Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has become the first African artist in history to reach 11 billion streams on…
Nollywood Producers Push Bigger Cinema Releases
Nollywood producers continue expanding cinema releases as filmmakers seek stronger local and international audiences. Industry stakeholders said cinema focused productions…
Nigerian Musicians Gain International Streaming Growth
Nigerian musicians continue recording strong international streaming growth as Afrobeats maintains global popularity. Music industry reports showed rising streaming numbers…
Sallah Day Two: Nigerians Extend Celebrations Across the Country
LAGOS — Nigerians extended their Eid al-Adha celebrations into a second day on Thursday, May 28, as the Federal Government's…
