DIGITAL CURRENCY : Biden signs cryptocurrency executive order, hoping to advance a digital dollar and other innovations The Biden administration is tackling cryptocurrency and blockchain with a new executive order meant to promote future innovation in the industry while minimizing the financial risks to Americans and the global financial system. The …
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Russia-Ukraine War: Singapore Threatens Interested Citizens With Life Imprisonment
Singaporean citizens are prohibited by law to travel or attempt to travel to Ukraine to partake in hostilities, with the punishment set to range from 15 years to life in prison. The Singaporean Foreign Ministry, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said this on Thursday. “We will like to highlight that it is …
Read More »Chelsea Seized As Abramovich Is Sanctioned By UK Government
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He is one of seven oligarchs to be hit with fresh sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans. The list also includes billionaires Igor Sechin and Oleg Deripaska, …
Read More »Why Nigeria Can’t Meet OPEC’s 1.8mb/d Oil Production Quota ― FG
The Federal Government has blamed the lack of investment in the oil and gas industry for Nigeria’s continuing failure to meet its 1.8 million barrels per day oil production quota set by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Nigeria’s production has stagnated around 1.4mbpd in the past 11 …
Read More »Olusegun Obasanjo Commends Governor Uzodinma On Developmental Strides (Photos)
FMR PRESIDENT obasanjo COMMENDS GOV. UZODIMMA ON DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma on the laudable developmental strides that Imo State is witnessing under his administration, IgbereTV reports. The past President paid the compliment during his 86th birthday celebration, hosted by the …
Read More »US House Passes $13Bn Ukrainian Aid Bill; Outrage At Bombing Of Mariupol Hospital
The Lithuanian capital Vilnius has given the Russian embassy a new address on “Ukrainian Heroes’ Street” to protest Moscow’s invasion of its pro-western neighbour. “From today, the business card of every employee of the Russian embassy will be decorated with a note honouring Ukraine’s fighting, and everyone will have to think about …
Read More »Ex-SSG Benard Odoh Reacts To Court Judgement Sacking Umahi, Deputy, Lawmakers
A former Secretary to the Ebonyi State government, Professor Benard Odoh has appealed to the people of Ebonyi State to remain calm and law abiding over the judgement of an Abuja Federal High which ordered the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi and his Deputy, Eric Kelechi Igwe to …
Read More »Tinubu Reveals ‘Driving Vision’ For Nigeria
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, has disclosed his driving vision ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu said his driving vision is to transform Nigeria into a decentralized democracy. The APC National Leader said he intends to transform Nigeria into a sufficient agricultural base. In a series …
Read More »5G: Telcos Mull Phased Rollout, Fear Consumers’ Weak Purchasing Power
In a panel session during The AfricaNXT Conference 2022, the Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed that Nigerians might have to buy new devices in order to be able to enjoy 5G services or use alternate broadband devices. The NCC team that spoke during a panel session said most devices present in the nation …
Read More »El-Rufai: Only Buhari Can Convince Me Run For Presidency Or Be A Running Mate
Governor Nasir El-Ruffai of Kaduna State has said that he would only run for the 2023 presidency either as a presidential aspirant or a running mate to the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi if President Muhammadu Buhari insists. El-Rufai insisted that he has no intention to run for presidency or …
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