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Meta Shuts Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts Linked to Sextortion Scams in Nigeria

Meta announced on Wednesday that it has removed 63,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams originating from Nigeria. This action follows a $220 million fine imposed on the company by Nigerian authorities. The deleted accounts included a network of 2,500 profiles traced to a group of 20 individuals. Additionally, 1,300 Facebook accounts, 200 Facebook Pages, […]

Military Warns Against Violence in Planned Nationwide Protest

In anticipation of a nationwide protest over economic hardships, the military has issued a stern warning to organisers against any form of violence. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, cautioned that the military would not permit anarchy to befall Nigeria. He suggested […]

FG Urges Patience as Nationwide Protest Looms

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest in August, the Minister for Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government. The minister made this plea on Wednesday after a meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Briefing journalists after the meeting, […]

Nigerian Users Face Second Netflix Price Hike in Three Months

Video streaming platform Netflix has once again increased its subscription prices in Nigeria, with its Premium Plan rising by 40% from ₦5,000 to ₦7,000 per month. This latest hike marks the second price adjustment by Netflix within three months, following an increase in April this year. According to the updated prices on the company’s website, […]

Government Officials Hold Emergency Talks Amid Youth Protest Plans

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, convened an emergency meeting with ministers on Wednesday to address the proposed nationwide protest by Nigerian youths against economic hardship. The meeting, held behind closed doors, included over 40 ministers from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Notable attendees included Nyesom Wike (FCT), Yusuf Tuggar (Foreign […]

New Minimum Wage of N70,000 to Cover All Workers, Including Domestic Staff

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 will apply universally to all workers in both the public and private sectors, including domestic staff such as maids and drivers. He made this statement during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill was swiftly passed by both chambers of the […]

Dangote Refinery: Adesina Warns Against Undermining Local Industries

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has refuted claims of a “monopoly” against Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group. In recent weeks, Dangote has faced opposition from Nigerian authorities over the Dangote Refinery project and has been accused of producing substandard products. Amid this conflict, Dangote announced that the […]

CBN Hikes Interest Rate to 26.75% to Combat Record Inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which measures interest rates, by 50 basis points, from 26.25% to 26.75%, amid soaring inflation and skyrocketing food prices. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced this after the apex bank’s 296th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. The MPC also […]

UPDATED: N70,000 Minimum Wage Clears Legislative Hurdle

The Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday swiftly passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill). The bill, which progressed through its second and third readings in both legislative chambers of the National Assembly just minutes after being submitted by President Bola Tinubu, was promptly approved by both the red and green […]

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