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June 18, 2023

Binance Nigeria Limited is scam entity: Changpeng Zhao

“Binance has issued cease & desist notice to the scammer entity “Binance Nigeria Limited,” Mr Zhao tweeted. “Don’t believe everything you read in the news.”

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao
June 10, 2023

SEC bans Binance operation in Nigeria, declares it illegal entity

The commission directed Binance to “immediately stop soliciting Nigerian investors in any form whatsoever.”

Binance logo and BitCoin used to illustrate the story
June 8, 2023

World Bank warns global economy in ‘precarious position’

According to a new report from the World Bank, high interest rates and the Russian war in Ukraine continue to slow global economic growth significantly.

Food stuff (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
May 25, 2023

Nigeria, other African nations’ economy to grow by 4.1% amid crises: AfDB

AfDB says Nigeria and other African economies are projected to grow by 4.1 per cent in 2023 and 4.3 per cent in 2024.

Zainab-Ahmed and CBN
May 24, 2023

139 microfinance banks, firms’ licences revoked by CBN for violating laws: Emefiele

CBN has announced the revocation of the licences of 132 microfinance banks, three finance companies and four primary mortgage banks across the country.

Central Bank of Nigeria and CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
May 17, 2023

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18% amid economic woes

The West African country is grappling with soaring inflation, debt, and a depreciating currency pushing it to default.

Ghana Public Utilities Regulatory Commission
February 13, 2023

Scarcity: Delta commissioner cautions against storing petrol in cars, homes

The commissioner gave the warning as a safety precaution due to the persistent nationwide fuel scarcity.

Delta State Commissioner for Transportation, Mike Okah
January 26, 2023

Lagos, Ondo woo Russian businesses, Nigerians in diaspora

Mr Sanwo-Olu described Lagos as the most diaspora-friendly state and the gateway city between the diaspora and Nigeria.

Jermaine Sanwo-Olu
January 9, 2023

Ireland’s construction activity decline worsens amid subdued demand

There was a decrease in activity in all three monitored categories of construction during December, led once more by civil engineering.

Construction site in Ireland
December 20, 2022

Bank of England unveils new notes featuring King Charles III

The king’s portrait would appear on existing designs for the £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes and would enter into circulation by mid-2024.

New banknotes featuring King Charles III