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The World Bank has announced plans to restructure financing for Nigeria’s $430 million Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project to avoid cuts. This will enable the Bank to guarantee the full disbursement of the $430 million committed to the project by financiers. The restructuring became necessary after Nigeria failed to meet the project’s June 30, 2024 completion deadline and co-financiers, …

A video has been released showing the moment a principal who sexually abused four girls was arrested at the secondary school where he worked. Neil Foden, who was head of Ysgol Friars in North Wales when he committed 19 shocking offences over a four-year period between 2019 and 2023, was convicted following a trial in May. The court heard how …

She’s a ‘bully’, ‘ant’, ‘girl’, Reno advises Wike to pick his battles ignoring Sen Kingibe Former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has advised Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike to remain calm and desist from engaging in unnecessary conflicts as it will create more distractions from significant political battles and potentially counterproductive to winning the upcoming …

The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant on Monday vehemently denied reports of an explosion at the facility. In a series of statements issued on Monday, officials from the power plant and the Niger State Police slammed the reports as “fake news” and “a blatant lie.” Siraj Abdullahi, Executive Director of Zungeru Hydropower Plant, issued a brief statement to directly address the …

Evang. Ebuka Obi gives good reasons why he chose not to live with his wife after marriage Evang. Obi, a prominent figure in the Nigerian gospel circle, has defended his motivation for maintaining a separate apartment from his wife, saying it is strictly a matter of religion and purity and dedication. Obi further explained that living apart from his wife …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Rivers sets date for local government elections amid leadership row The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has officially scheduled October 5 as the date for the holding of local government elections across the state. Read more 2. Wike challenges FCT Senator Kingibe, predicts loss of support in …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, started the week on a weaker note against the US dollar. The local currency lost N3 to trade at N1,508/$1, data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed. At the close of trading on Monday, July 1, 2024, the naira lost N3 against the dollar after the exchange rate of N1.505/$1 recorded on Friday, …

Nigeria’s Onu Ika, has rejected the bill proposed by Senator Ned Nwoko to create Anioma State from the current Delta State as part of the South East region. The group, which claims to be the mouthpiece of the Ika National Ethnic Group, stated that it does not oppose the bill to form a new country which has been the subject …

The National Agency for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (NAPTIP) has committed to step up its efforts against human trafficking by promoting data collection and strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders. This announcement was made by NAPTIP Director General, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, during a capacity-building workshop for NAPTIP officials and civil society organizations (CSOs) held on Monday. Represented by Mr. Hassan …

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has officially scheduled October 5 as the date for the conduct of local government elections across the state. This announcement follows a series of consultations and preparations aimed at ensuring a smooth election process. In a statement released on Monday, the RSIEC outlined comprehensive guidelines designed to govern the upcoming board elections. The …