Tag: Nigeria
CBN Warns Nigerians of Rising Cyber Fraud Targeting Bank Accounts
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an urgent warning about a surge in fraudulent emails, text messages and websites...
UNIJOS Student Freed After 10 Days in Captivity
JOS, Nigeria (AP), A student of the University of Jos who was abducted by gunmen has regained freedom after spending 10 days in captivity,...
Governor Alex Otti Flags Off 1,200 FHA Homes in Umuahia, Applauds...
UMUAHIA, Nigeria (FN), Abia State Governor Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of 1,200 housing units under the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in...
Nigeria, INTERPOL, JICA Launch Regional Workshop to Tackle Money Laundering
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Nigeria, INTERPOL, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have convened a regional workshop to strengthen Africa’s fight against money laundering...
Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, NCDC Steps Up Response
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Health authorities in Cross River State have confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Tunji Bello Commends Court for Upholding Consumer Protection Mandate
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP), The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, has...
Gunmen Abduct 15 Passengers on Calabar–Oron Waterway
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Gunmen abducted at least 15 passengers along the Calabar–Oron waterway in Cross River State on Friday, officials said. The victims were...
Boko Haram Dares Nigerian Government Over 416 Abducted Victims
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (FN), Boko Haram terrorists have released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in...
Naira Appreciates in Parallel Market, Weakens in Official Trading
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN), The naira showed mixed fortunes on Monday, appreciating slightly in the parallel market but weakening in official trading. Dealers said the...
Federal High Court Admits Nine Exhibits in Malami Family Corruption Trial
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday admitted nine exhibits against former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of...
