Wednesday, August 5, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

September 6, 2024

U.S. govt fines South African company IRD SA over fraudulent acts

IRD SA submitted six vouchers to USAID that falsely certified compliance with the award, and improperly sought reimbursement for costs associated with the idled workers.

IRD SA and USAID
September 5, 2024

NNPCL blames valueless naira for increased fuel price

The executive vice president of downstream said section 205 of the PIA, which established NNPC Ltd., stipulated that petroleum prices were determined by unrestricted free market forces.

NNPCL
September 5, 2024

Sextortion: U.S. court sentences Nigerian Ogoshi brothers to 18 years in prison

Samuel and Samson Ogoshi were extradited to the United States after their 17-year-old victim died by suicide following a protracted fraud scheme.

September 5, 2024

Flutterwave welcomes former Citi executive, Mitesh Popat, as new CFO

Last year, Flutterwave announced the appointment of several new executives from companies such as PayPal, Stripe, and Western Union.

former Citi executive, Mitesh Popat
September 4, 2024

Dangote Industries Limited named ‘Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria’ for seventh consecutive year

The latest report of the TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA® rankings, an annual celebration of the most influential and valuable brands in the country, revealed this.

dangote logo
September 4, 2024

Two Nigerian international fraudsters jailed in U.S. for defrauding American companies

A Nigerian was sentenced Tuesday for participating in a computer hacking and BEC scheme that caused over $5 million in losses to multiple victims in the U.S. and elsewhere. 

FBI AGENTS; U.S. JAIL
September 2, 2024

International Rescue Committee launches emergency response amid devastating flooding in Nigeria

The devastating floods of 2022 stand out as a grim reminder of the havoc caused by heavy climate-induced rains, with over 1.4 million individuals displaced

Trademore flooding
September 2, 2024

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL on stock exchange in line with provisions of Petroleum Industry Act

He said previous arrangements and concessions had not worked because of a lack of transparency.

Atiku Abubakar [Credit: Punch Newspaper]
August 30, 2024
Joshua Oladele, Wyld Way and Micah Hines