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Police repel gunmen attack near Ojukwu varsity
The Anambra State Police Command has repelled an attack by gunmen operating near the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, in Ihiala local government area of the state. It was gather ...
Senate backs controversial Cybersecurity Levy
Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Senator Shehu Umar Buba, on Thursday said the controversial Cybersecurity Levy was meant to enhance the economy ...
FX crisis: Police raid Bureau De Change offices, arrest suspected operators in Benin
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command on Thursday raided Bureau de Change offices in Benin City and arrested suspected operators. DAILY POST reports that the se ...
Bill seeking death penalty on drug trafficking passed for 3rd reading in Senate
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to impose a death penalty on those convicted of drug trafficking for third reading. This followed the presentation o ...
What you need to know about Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act
On today's episode of the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters are joined by Omoruyi Edoigiawerie, Startup Lawyer and Founder E & C Legal as they discuss some of the stories buzzi ...
5 ways to register your PoS business with CAC in Nigeria
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has mandated all Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators and merchants of fintechs to register their businesses in compliance with the Central Bank of Nig ...
Just In: Senate passes bill to amend the NDLEA Act, approves d£ath sentence for dr¥g offenders in Nigeria
The Senate has approved the d£ath sentence as a penalty for drug traffickers in the country, as it passes through the third reading, the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill. The propo ...
Olatunji Fagbores Journey to becoming a Global Product Exceptional Talent
Introduction Olatunji Fagbore serves as a Product Manager at Camlin, a renowned industry leader specializing in data-driven insights and innovative p ...
Googles Hustle Academy Re-launches with AI Focus to Empower African SMBs
By Chinenye Anuforo, Lagos Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to a ...
Bauchi Assembly Set To Pass Bill to Reduce Out Of School Children
From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State House of Assembly has expressed its commitment to pass a bill to develop a framework of action to redu ...
Nigerian Senate Imposes Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking
From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill prescribing the death penalty for persons convicted of dealing in banned substan ...
House of Representatives Calls for Halt to CBNs Cyber Security Levy
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately halt the implementation of th ...
Africa needs business, not aid – LBS Alumni members chart course for economic growth
Alumni members of the Lagos Business School, LBS, have highlighted the crucial role of national corporations in driving business and investment for the economic development of African ...
Kaduna Govt seals hotels, event center, others over unpaid tax
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, KADIRS, on Thursday sealed two hotels, an event centre and other business premises within the Kaduna metropolis over unpaid taxes totalling a ...
Group drags Kogi Gov to court over alleged manipulation of Attah Igala
A socio-cultural group of the Igala nation and interest worldwide, the Ane Igala Restoration (AIR), has dragged the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, to an Abuja High court over what i ...
Court sentences man for cloning Facebook account of Rivers SSG
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced a man to one year in prison or community service for fraud. DAILY POST reports that P. Chider ...
EPL: Players see him as inspiration – Saha reveals manager Man United should appoint
Former Manchester United player Louis Saha has expressed his fervent desire for Zinedine Zidane to take the reins at the club amid mounting pressure on current manager Erik ten Hag.
Boeing passenger plane exits runway in Senegal injuring 11
Blaise Diagne international airport near the Senegalese capital Dakar opened in 2017. Photo: SEYLLOU / AFPSource: AFPA Boeing passenger p ...
SA's Lesaka acquires payment provider Adumo 3 months after Heineken Analytics deal
South African fintech group Lesaka Technologies is acquiring online payment platform Adumo RF for $86.4 million (R1.6 billion) in cash and equity. The cash porti ...
Alerzo cuts its headcount in another round of layoffs
The News: Alerzo, a Nigerian B2B eCommerce startup, reportedly laid off at least 70 employees in early February, bringing its total layoffs since 2023 to more than 500.