By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has directed the remand of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision was made during a court session today, where Bello pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged ₦110 billion fraud….
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice as Al Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Al Gharafa in Qatar on Monday, keeping their AFC Champions League Elite campaign on track. The win moves the Saudi champions closer to the quarterfinals, with only two points needed from their remaining three group-stage matches to secure progression….
Amazon has announced an additional $4 billion investment in Anthropic, bringing its total commitment to the artificial intelligence startup to $8 billion. The move deepens Amazon’s partnership with the AI developer while maintaining its position as a minority investor. The collaboration includes Amazon serving as Anthropic’s primary cloud computing provider and integrating its generative AI…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has sealed the headquarters of Max Air Limited, a leading Nigerian airline, over an alleged non-payment of ₦190 million in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and other tax liabilities accrued between 2012 and 2017. This action is part of a sweeping crackdown on tax defaulters…
Nigeria’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in the second quarter of 2024, down from 5.3% in the first quarter, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Monday. This marks a steady recovery from the 5.0% rate recorded in Q3 2023, signaling gradual improvements in the country’s labor market….
By Ayomide Otitoju A delegation from the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), led by Executive Secretary Mr. Sheidu F. Mohammed, visited the Kano State Police Command on Monday to conduct a needs assessment and identify critical areas requiring improvement. The visit also included Hon. Makki A. Yelleman, Chairman of the House Committee on Police Affairs…
By Ayomide Otitoju The absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday has delayed the hearing of a ₦50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government. The case, which was scheduled for hearing, could not proceed as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, Nigeria’s trailblazer in innovative banking and creator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has unveiled the 35 exceptional teams advancing to the grand finale of Hackaholics 5.0. The event, themed “Meta Idea: Catalyzing Africa’s Growth Through Innovation,” is set to take place on November 25, 2024, in Lagos. Following…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Group’s pavilion at the ongoing 45th Kano International Trade Fair has become a hub of activity, attracting a surge of visitors eager to explore the company’s offerings as the year draws to a close. Organized by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), the event, themed “Non-Oil…
