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MURIC has called for a ban on a film featuring Nancy Isime, alleging it depicts Muslim women in niqab as criminals. The group denounces the film as inflammatory and Islamophobic, urging the National Film and Video Censors Board to act. Reactions on social media are mixed, with some criticizing...
Nigeria’s Senate and House passed a bill increasing the minimum wage to N70,000 and shortening the review period. Senate President Akpabio's claim that all employers must pay this wage is disputed. The National Minimum Wage Act 2019 specifies exceptions for smaller employers and certain job...
The Naira fell to N1,575 per dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, down from N1,565. In NAFEM, it dropped to N1,586.71. Trading volume fell 39% to $171.03 million, and the gap between parallel and official rates narrowed. Experts await CBN's response to stabilize the currency. On...
APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has urged former VP Atiku Abubakar to lead the August 1 nationwide protest, dismissing it as politically motivated. Basiru defended the Tinubu administration’s handling of economic issues and emphasized that the APC supports lawful dissent but...
The Nigerian military has warned against potential violence in the upcoming nationwide protest over economic hardship. Major General Edward Buba expressed concerns that the protest could mirror recent unrest in Kenya, emphasizing that while peaceful demonstrations are allowed, any attempt to...
The Naira has dropped sharply as banks’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for foreign exchange (FX) rises to 32%. This increase in borrowing rates has intensified pressure on the Naira, contributing to significant declines in both official and parallel market rates. The recent...
Meta has removed approximately 63,000 Instagram accounts and 7,200 Facebook assets linked to Nigerian financial sextortion scams. This move targets cybercriminals known as “Yahoo Boys” and follows a report revealing the extent of these fraudulent activities. Meta's crackdown is part of its...
William Troost-Ekong scored a crucial goal in PAOK's 3-2 victory over Borac Banja Luka in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. His decisive header in the 51st minute secured the win, marking his first club goal since May 2023. The result strengthens PAOK's position in the competition. Super...
Three construction workers died in a building collapse at Arowojobe Estate, Lagos. LASEMA's response team rescued three individuals, emphasizing the need for strict building regulations. Three people were confirmed dead after a building collapsed at Arowojobe Estate in the Maryland area of...
Morocco triumphed over Argentina 2-1 in the Paris Olympics football opener. A controversial VAR decision ruled out Argentina’s last-minute equalizer after a two-hour delay due to fan disruptions. Morocco’s victory was sealed by goals from Soufiane Rahimi, despite Argentina's fierce comeback...
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