By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Nigerians are bracing themselves for a significant increase in the cost of calls, data, and SMS services as telecom operators push for a tariff hike. The proposed increase, which could be as high as 40%, is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2025. The …
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Delta Accountant General Arrested over N1.3tn Fraud Allegation
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody the Accountant General of Delta State, Mrs. Joy Enwa, in connection with an alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion in state funds. The anti-graft agency is investigating the misappropriation of funds, which reportedly include portions of the …
Read More »Fighter Jet Mistakenly Bombs Sokoto Villages, Kills Innocents.
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel A tragic incident occurred in Sokoto State on Wednesday when a fighter jet mistakenly bombed two villages, killing and injuring several innocent civilians. The jet was reportedly targeting a terrorist group, Lakurawa, but ended up striking the villages of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa in Silame Local Government …
Read More »Naira Plunges to N1,650/$: New Low in Parallel Market
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Nigerian Naira has hit a new low, depreciating to N1,650 per dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday. This latest decline marks a continuation of the currency’s downward trend, with the Naira losing value rapidly in recent days. In a stark contrast, the official foreign exchange …
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