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- 23 Oct 2013
US Senator Labels Nigerians 419s
Ted Cruz, a junior United States Senator for the state of Texas since 2013, has labeled every Nigerian a fraudster responsible for the technical glitches that have prevented users from registering…
- 29 Aug 2017
Senator Christopher Coons Leads U.S. Congressional Delegation Visit to Nigeria
An eight member Congressional delegation from the United States led by Senator Christopher Coons (D-Delaware) has arrived Nigeria on Monday August 28 and will stay till Thursday August 31. Senator…
- 24 May 2020
Africa's Post-Covid Economic Recovery: Elumelu Moderates as World Leaders Convene at UBA Africa Day Conversations 2020
The President of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall, President of Liberia, H.E George Weah and United States Senator Chris Coons will form part of a high-level leadership panel to be moderated by the Chairman,…
- 14 Dec 2022
Why U.S Wants to Ban TikTok
Some US lawmakers have introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. The new bill by Sen. Marco Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence…
- 13 Nov 2008
Technology: Making of President Obama
Barack Obama was last week elected the 44th president of the United States. He entered the history book as the first black president of USA and a dramatic climax in the race for the White house for…
- 17 May 2014
Nigerian Soldiers Reluctant to Fight – US General
The United States has said that the Nigerian military is becoming afraid of engaging the Boko Haram insurgents. Testifying on Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Gen. Mark Welsh…
- 7 Mar 2018
Senate Okays Money Laundering Bill, Grants NFIU's Autonomy
The Senate yesterday passed a legislation meant to help authorities tackle money laundering and funding for terrorism by allowing its financial intelligence unit to operate free of state control.…
- 7 Jun 2017
COREN Appoints Omisore as University Accreditation Resource Person
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering profession in Nigeria (COREN) has appointed former deputy governor of Osun State and two-term Senator, Senator Iyiola Omisore as a resource person in the…
- 2 Jan 2023
Zulum and Sirika Boost Skills with 12,000 Copies of Prof Pantami's Books
Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Executive Governor of Borno State, and Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, have supported efforts to boost skills in the country by obtaining 12,000 copies of a…
- 18 Dec 2020
WorldRemit Identifies Top 20 Migrant Moments of 2020 @ International Migrants Day
WorldRemit, a leading cross-border payments company, celebrated International Migrants Day yesterday by announcing its list of the top 20 Migrant Moments of 2020. This list features developments…
- 27 Aug 2025
Imo State Hosts ESPN Star Chiney Ogwumike, Unveils Foundation for Girls in Sports
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, warmly received Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated…
- 3 Nov 2008
DStv Covers the U.S Presidential Elections
Now, after more than 18 months of debates, speeches, primaries and political rallies, the U.S. presidential campaign trail culminates on November 4. CNN and BBC World will be right there to bring…
- 2 Feb 2016
Elumelu Urges US Congress to Pass the Electrify Africa Act
Tony Elumelu, chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a…
- 9 Sept 2016
Nigeria’s AGF Demands Share of Abacha’s $550m Loot- Lawyer
Godson Nnaka, the United States-based attorney involved in the controversy over the repatriation of $550 million Abacha loot, has absolved himself of responsibility in the delay of the funds being…
- 16 Mar 2026
Lawyer Drags FG Court over Controversial Health Data Sharing Agreement with US
Okpi Bernard Adaafu, a legal practitioner, has dragged the federal government of Nigeria before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the legality of a controversial health data sharing…
- 2 Aug 2015
State Governors are Biggest Thieves- Akinjide
Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), renowned legal luminary and former minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, has said that state governors are the most corrupt people in Nigeria. He…
- 26 May 2020
Global Leaders @ 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations Urge Government, Private Sector Collaboration
United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set the debate…
- 21 Sept 2014
Nigeria Unfazed as Cyber-Terrorists Threaten War
The potential threat posed by cyber-terrorism has provoked considerable alarm around the world. But it appears Nigeria is unfazed. Cyber-terrorism is premeditated, politically motivated attack…
- 29 Sept 2008
Panic as Cyber Terrorists Threaten Nigeria
Cyber terrorists, a band of premeditated and dangerous criminals are threatening a reign of terror of unimaginable proportions on the country, underscoring the need for decisive measures to stem the…
- 7 Feb 2026
Alawuba Advocates Security, Bankable Projects, Infrastructure Development to Promote South-East Vision
Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has called on leaders and key stakeholders in the South-East to prioritise security and peace,…
- 3 Jun 2021
Senate Moves to Reinforce Legal Status for National Emergency Number 112
The Nigerian Senate has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…
- 12 Dec 2021
5G: US Warns Nigeria against Permitting Untrusted Telecoms Suppliers
Mary Leonard, United States Ambassador to Nigeria, cautioned the Nigerian government against permitting untrusted telecommunications suppliers to participate in or control any part of the…
- 21 Mar 2014
SERAP Asks US not to Hand Abacha’s $458m to FG
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), leading Nigerian rights group has petitioned the United States Justice Department urging it to give nearly half a billion dollars, alleged…
- 1 Oct 2020
Investors Little Moved by the Presidential Debate
By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXT, There is no doubt whoever becomes the next President of the United States of America will influence investor's decisions, but it seems we are no…
- 17 Oct 2015
EFCC Arrests Akpabio, Former Akwa Ibom Gov over Alleged N108Bn Fraud
Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senate Minority leader and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State was yesterday, arrested and quizzed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at…
- 14 May 2015
Senate Confirms Gwarzo as SEC DG
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mallam Mounir Gwarzo as the substantive Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, (SEC). A statement by SEC said the confirmation followed the…
- 27 Oct 2013
Cruz Recants “419” Comments, But Not Sorry
Ted Cruz, US Senator who accused Nigerians of being scammers; has made a half hearted apology to Nigeria but did not recant his stand that Nigerians are scammers. Instead he said his spokesman said…
- 2 Aug 2020
Elumelu Advocates Collaborations to Boost Africa's Fortunes
Tony O. Elumelu, group chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has said that the Corona virus pandemic has presented a perfect opportunity for foreign investors to invest in Africa, owing to the…
- 5 Aug 2013
Imoke Commends Airtel’s Role in Educational Development
Senator Liyel Imoke, Cross River State Governor has commended Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications operator for playing a crucial role in the development of primary education across the…
- 12 Dec 2016
Okowa, Judges Tell Tech Start-Ups to Scale Products to Market after 26 Hours of Coding
At last, the long awaited knowledge olympiad has arrived at the shores of Nigeria. Those who think that Software Nigeria cannot compete in the global IT Innovation market arena to solve critical…