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NDLEA Destroys Massive Cannabis Plantation in Cross River, Arrests 191 for Drug Crimes

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and destroyed a sprawling 30-hectare cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) plantation hidden within a forest in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River…

Esther June 28, 2025

News

Wilmar buys out PZ Cussons in $70M deal to fully own PZ Wilmar 

Lagos, Nigeria June 18, 2025  PZ Cussons PLC and Wilmar International Limited have reached a definitive agreement under which Wilmar will acquire PZ Cussons’ 50% equity stake in their joint…

Esther June 18, 2025

News

NSIPA denies ongoing beneficiary payments, warns public against fake social media post 

The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has debunked recent social media reports claiming that payments are currently being made to beneficiaries of its programmes. The agency described these claims…

Esther June 18, 2025

Breaking News

Nigeria risks losing $10 million in World Bank credit over audit and project delays 

The Federal Government of Nigeria is on the verge of forfeiting $10 million in funding from the World Bank due to critical shortcomings in project execution, including failure to meet…

Esther June 11, 2025

News

New Zealand Launches 10-Year ‘Parent Boost Visa’ to Reunite Migrant Families

In a major move to support family reunification, New Zealand will introduce the new Parent Boost Visa on 29 September 2025, enabling parents of migrants to stay in the country…

Esther June 11, 2025

Breaking News

Nigerian banks begin deduction of USSD transaction charges from customer airtime 

Effective June 3, 2025, customers of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria will begin paying for USSD banking transactions through their mobile airtime instead of their bank accounts. This change…

Esther June 4, 2025

News

Lagos Govt announces plans to resume monthly environmental sanitation

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to resume the monthly environmental sanitation exercise as part of renewed efforts to promote cleanliness and curb indiscriminate waste disposal across the state.…

AyobamiBlog June 2, 2025

News

Access Bank completes acquisition of National Bank of Kenya to deepen presence in East Africa

Access Bank Plc has announced the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its footprint in East Africa and enhancing financial services…

AyobamiBlog June 2, 2025

Educational

Nigeria Launches Cutting-Edge HND Programmes to Drive Digital Transformation

In a strategic move to modernise Nigeria’s technical education and equip its youth for the digital economy, the Federal Government has unveiled new Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial…

Esther May 29, 2025

Breaking News

PDP Labels Tinubu’s Two-Year Tenure a National Nightmare: Urges Urgent Reforms

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing his two years in office as a period of widespread hardship and failure. In a statement issued…

Esther May 29, 2025