US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Ukraine will have to let go of its goal of reclaiming former territories to begin peace talks with Russia. He made these remarks on Monday, ahead of a meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations set to begin in Saudi Arabia later …
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PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Mauritius’ highest civilian honor, “The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.” The announcement was made by Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam during Modi’s ongoing two-day bilateral visit to the island nation. With this …
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Airtel has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet services in India. However, the deal is subject to regulatory approval from Indian authorities before SpaceX can officially offer Starlink in the country. The partnership aims to explore various ways in which Airtel and SpaceX can collaborate. …
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SHARES of Tesla are sliding again Monday as confidence in Elon Musk’s electric car company continues to disintegrate following a post-election “Trump bump”. In afternoon trading Monday, Tesla shares fell $36.66, or 14 per cent, to $226.11. That’s the lowest Tesla shares have traded since late October, reflecting investors’ newfound …
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State. The suspects are: Nofisat Opeyemi, Shukurat Muritala, Odunayo Sanni, Mayowa Oyekola, Aishat Olaitan, Edward Hannah, Abioye Fathiah, Joseph Omowunmi, Kareem Ahmed, Arikeusola Afeez, Adiamo Mutholib, Abass Ibrahim, Wasiu Taofeek, Adeniji …
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Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin on Friday, March 7, 2025 convicted and sentenced two Chinese, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan to prison for illegal mining of solid minerals in Kwara State. They were convicted along with their company, Crius Chemical Nigeria Limited. They were prosecuted on a one-count charge, bordering on dealing with illegal …
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The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested fourteen suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested in K-Vom and Rayfield areas in Jos, Plateau State on Saturday March 8, 2025 following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related activities. Items recovered from them include …
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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to imbibe the virtues of transparency, accountability and integrity and shun all forms of corruption, economic and financial crimes. He gave the charge in Abuja on Thursday, March 7, 2025 …
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GHANA is facing a daunting external debt service burden of $8.7bn over the next four years, according to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. Speaking during his first budget presentation to parliament on Tuesday, Forson warned of significant repayment pressures that will strain the country’s finances, with peak payments scheduled for 2027 …
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GHANA’S Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled an ambitious 2025 budget aimed at restoring economic stability, creating jobs, and driving development after years of financial turmoil. The GH¢227.8bn (about $15.3bn) budget outlines sweeping reforms, including significant investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social protection. ‘This budget is about resetting the economy …
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