Nigeria's Central Bank To Allow Bill Payments In Its CBDC e-Naira: Report
The move aims to popularize the central bank-owned digital currency and encourage people to employ it more often in their daily transactions.
Day-Old Baby Rescued From Abandoned Well; Mother Arrested
The cries of the child were heard by passersby who were on their way to a farm.
Nigeria To Launch COVID Vaccine Campaign Aiming To Inoculate Over 100 Million People By January
Nigeria, Africa's most-populous country, is aiming to increase the current vaccination rate of 2.7%.
West Africa’s Top Terrorist Group Leader Is Dead, Nigerian Military Says
West Africa's Extremist Group has led to more than 36,000 deaths and has displaced over 1.9 million people due to violence.
Family Beats Youngster To Death For Being Stubborn, Buries Body In Grave Near Home
To cover up the crime, they told their relatives and neighbors that the victim had travelled to another country in search of work.
Couple Steals Day-Old Baby From Hospital, Gets Caught After Throwing Massive Party To Celebrate
The couple stole the newborn from a hospital when the baby’s aunt, who was looking after him and his twin brother, fell asleep.
Two Men Allegedly Raped Elderly Farmer Until He Went Into Coma
A 65-year-old farmer in Nigeria, identified as Gilbert Nnagi, was allegedly raped by two men until he went into a coma.
Cultists Allegedly Decapitate Vigilante Group Leader, Parade Severed Head Around Community
The killing of Alex Umezuruikem came days after he had spoken out about the kidnapping of four people by armed criminals in Egbeda community.
Man Allegedly Beats Girlfriend To Death, Has Sex With Her Corpse
The man also allegedly hit his girlfriend’s 13-year-old son in the head with a plank in an attempt to kill the boy.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Fake Relief Fund Sites Could Steal Your Identity
The fraudulent websites claim to be connected to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the legislation that President Joe Biden signed into law in March that created the third round of stimulus checks.
Monkeypox Outbreak In US: CDC Tracks 200 Cases In 27 States
The CDC is closely monitoring about 200 cases of monkeypox across the U.S.
USA Basketball: Head Coach Miffed At Post-Game Presscon Following Second Loss To Australia
Gregg Popovich got into a heated exchange with a reporter following Team USA's loss to Australia.
Man Beats Friend To Death, Sells His Vital Organs To Pastor For A Ritual
When the accused was disposing of the other body parts, a neighbor saw him and became suspicious.
Man's Fourth Wife Fatally Stabs Him For Impregnating Another Woman
The accused and her husband got into an argument, during which she picked a knife and stabbed him.
12-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Forced To Have Sex With Several Men Over 3 Months
On Thursday, a court in Nigeria sentenced the accused to three life imprisonment terms.
Nigeria At Sixes And Sevens On COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Many countries, including some African neighbors, have rolled out distribution plans for the vaccines they’ve procured. But Nigerian government is yet to unveil a coherent plan.
Bitcoin Price Hits $68,000 In Nigeria: Here's Why
It’s less about Bitcoin and more about the Nigerian currency’s worth in dollars.
Ethnic Clashes Test 'Melting Pot' Southwest Nigerian City
Ethnic clashes test 'melting pot' southwest Nigerian city
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, New WTO Head 'Loved' Despite Mixed Record
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, new WTO head 'loved' despite mixed record
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala Set To Be First Woman Named WTO Boss
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala set to be first woman named WTO boss
UK Top Court Allows Nigeria Spill Claims Against Shell
UK top court allows Nigeria spill claims against Shell
Oil States Face $9 Tn Shortfall As Demand Falters: Analysis
Oil states face $9 tn shortfall as demand falters: analysis
Oil-rich Libya In Poverty After Decade Of Conflict
Oil-rich Libya in poverty after decade of conflict
WTO Eyes Appointing First Woman Chief Next Week
WTO eyes appointing first woman chief next week
Nigeria Orders Banks To Crack Down On Cryptocurrencies
Nigeria orders banks to crack down on cryptocurrencies
Nigeria Orders Banks To Close Accounts Involved In Cryptocurrency
Nigeria orders banks to close accounts involved in cryptocurrency
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Nigeria's Hope To Head The WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Nigeria's hope to head the WTO
South Korean Trade Minister Drops Out Of WTO Race: Govt
South Korean trade minister drops out of WTO race: govt
Dutch Court Orders Shell To Pay Nigerian Farmers For Oil Leaks
Dutch court orders Shell to pay Nigerian farmers for oil leaks
Dutch Court Rules On Shell Nigeria Oil Spill Case
Dutch court rules on Shell Nigeria oil spill case