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JAPA’ CRISIS: US Moves to Slash Visa-Processing Embassies in Africa to Just 20, Raising Travel Fears

Millions of prospective African travelers, including thousands of Nigerians planning to Japa, are bracing for massive hurdles following a major policy shift by the United States government. ​The US State…

AyobamiBlog June 3, 2026

Economy

Supreme Court Sets D-Day For FIRS, Bayelsa State Over Controversial ₦5.5 Billion Tax Dispute

The long-running legal battle between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)—recently rebranded as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)—and the Bayelsa State Government is heading to its final showdown at the…

AyobamiBlog May 29, 2026

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Dozens of Romance Scammers, Fraudsters Bagged in Massive Joint UK-Nigeria Syndicate Crackdown

In a major blow to international cybercrime, an organized syndicate of financial fraudsters has been smashed following a high-level investigation spanning across the United Kingdom and Nigeria. ​Dozens of suspected…

AyobamiBlog May 20, 2026

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Abducted IBEDC Staff Regain Freedom After 14-Day Ordeal; Management Applauds Monarch, Security Agencies

The management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has officially confirmed the safe return of two of its personnel who were kidnapped by gunmen late last month. ​The staff…

AyobamiBlog May 13, 2026

Educational

The Great Canvas Breach: 275 Million Records at Risk in Global Education Hack

The cyberattack on Canvas has escalated into what experts are calling the largest educational security breach on record. As of May 9, 2026, the incident has shifted from a mere…

AyobamiBlog May 9, 2026

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Gunmen Abduct Two IBEDC Field Workers Along Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Corridor

Security agencies have intensified rescue efforts following the abduction of two staff members of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC). The workers were kidnapped on Wednesday, April 29, 2026,…

AyobamiBlog May 5, 2026

News

Lagos Grid Crisis: Egbin Power Shutdown Linked to Tragic Underwater Accident

The widespread blackout paralyzing Lagos State has been linked to a tragic industrial accident at the Egbin Power Station and a concurrent major grid failure. The Nigerian Independent System Operator…

AyobamiBlog May 1, 2026

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Elon Musk Testifies in Court: “Sam Altman Stole a Charity” in OpenAI Betrayal Case

In a dramatic courtroom appearance on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, tech billionaire Elon Musk took the stand to accuse Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of a massive breach of trust,…

AyobamiBlog April 29, 2026

News

Digital Transparency: HACCS Certifies Palmark Powdered Tomatoes, Launches Nigeria’s First Halal QR System

In a landmark move for Nigeria’s agrofood sector, Halal and Agrofood Compliance Certification Services (HACCS) has officially certified Palmark Powdered Tomatoes as Halal-compliant. Accompanying this certification is the launch of…

AyobamiBlog April 25, 2026

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CBN Alerts Public to Surge in Fraudulent Messages and Cybersecurity Hack Attempts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an urgent press release warning the public about an increase in fraudulent communications designed to misinform and hack personal accounts. ​The alert,…

AyobamiBlog April 22, 2026