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Month: July 2024

Nigerian banks lose ₦468.42 million to fraudsters

Fraudulent acts are perpetuated through different channels. Financial scams targeted at Nigerian banks have progressed to a more technologically advanced format with fraudsters taking advantage of loopholes in the web, Point Of Sales (POS) and other digital channels. According to the report on Fraud and Forgeries Report in Nigerian Banks for Q1 2024 published by…

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Arewa Consultative Forum rejects planned nationwide protests

The ACF outlined several reasons for opposing the protests such as the lack of robust engagement with the representatives over accountability and governance. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has rejected the planned 10-day nationwide protests set to commence on Thursday. The forum’s stance was conveyed through a statement by Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity…

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‘House of Gaa’ tops Netflix Nigeria chart

The star-studded epic movie has been on top of the chart since its release on July 26. Bolanle Austen-Peters’ latest film, “House of Ga’a”, has topped the Netflix film chart in Nigeria. Set in the ancient 18th century Yoruba history, “House of Ga’a” tells the gripping tale of a power-hungry political figure, Ga’a, who orchestrates…

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Bank customers rush to reactivate dormant accounts amid new CBN guidelines

Some of the customers said they had activated their bank accounts to avoid mopping up their little savings. Bank customers have thronged their banks to reactivate their dormant accounts in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines on the management of dormant accounts and unclaimed balances. Some of the customers, who spoke to…

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APC diaspora chieftain wants DSS to reveal sponsors of nationwide protests

The committee stressed the need for transparency in the matter to maintain public trust and for Nigerians to know the motives of the people behind the protest. Ayoola Lawal, former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to publicly reveal the sponsors of…

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 Alex Otti begs Abia youths to shun hunger protest

The governor appealed to the people of the state in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community leaders in the state to advise their people against the upcoming nationwide protest. Otti expressed concern that the protest may lead to…

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Only 650 doctors serve 3.6 million in Kwara amid ‘Japa Syndrome’ challenges

The NMA chairman said that health workers in their multitudes continue to leave for greener pastures outside the state and the country for various reasons. The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Branch, on Tuesday alerted that only 650 medical doctors attend to over 3.6 million population in Kwara. Dr Ola Ahmed, the NMA Chairman stated…

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Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN shine at Blastfest Seattle

The Afrobeats stars put on a show that festival that took place in Seattle. Afrobeats is on a global ascension with Nigerian superstars selling out shows and headlining notable music festivals. Davido, Ayra Starr, and BNXN were among the lineup for the recent Blastfest which was held on July 27, 2024. The Nigerian contingent dazzled…

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Soldiers, Police, DSS and others storm Ibadan ahead of planned protests.

The security agencies in the state are set to ensure the state remain peaceful, as it had always been, and to protect the lives and property of law-abiding citizens. Security agencies in Oyo State, on Tuesday, embarked on a joint show of force in the Ibadan metropolis, ahead of the planned nationwide protest. The News…

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16 ships await berthing at Lagos ports with petrol, wheat, & others.

According to NPA, two vessels are set to berth with petrol, while another two will arrive with bulk and butane gas. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 16 ships are awaiting berth at the Lagos ports. This is disclosed in the Tuesday edition of the “NPA Shipping Position”, a daily briefing by the port authority….

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