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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all deposit money banks, payment service banks, and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators over allegations linked to terrorism financing. The directive forms part of a broader enforcement…

The killing of a 28-year-old man in Delta State has triggered public anger and renewed concerns about police conduct in Nigeria. The victim, identified as Mene Ogidi, was shot in Effurun, Delta State, in an incident that has since gone viral online. Authorities say the officer involved, ASP Nuhu Usman,…

The ongoing US-Israeli military conflict with Iran is threatening to reverse decades of development progress across the world’s most vulnerable nations, according to a stark warning issued Wednesday by the United Nations Development Programme. The UNDP estimates that even a short continuation of the conflict could push more than 32…

Nigeria’s seaports have become a key battleground in the fight against drug trafficking. New data shows that narcotics worth over ₦3 trillion were intercepted at the country’s maritime gates over five years. Statistics from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reveal that 2,553,132.90 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized…

As Abia State rolls out one of its most ambitious economic projects in recent years, questions linger about whether the proposed Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) can deliver on its ambitious job creation promises. The project claims it will create 25,000 direct and 100,000 indirect jobs. During a significant signing…