CBN directs banks to implement real-time AML transaction alerts
Central Bank of Nigeria CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all financial institutions to implement real-time transaction alert systems as part of enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The directive was conveyed in a letter dated…
East-West road for completion in December, Eleme axis opens in 10 days, FG assures
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that Section 3 of the East-West Road, which stretches 15 kilometers from Eleme Junction to Onne Junction in Rivers State, will be completed and opened to the public by December 2025. The Minister of…
Lagos emerges the world’s fastest-growing tech city in 2025
Netherlands-based research firm Dealroom.co has named Lagos as the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025. The organization disclosed this in its Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 report, just released. According to the report, Lagos as home to…
Morocco Is the New Automotive Manufacturing Powerhouse
French newspaper “Le Dauphiné libéré” has described Morocco as “the new Eldorado” for automotive manufacturers. The newspaper reported that the automotive manufacturing sector is making the North African country’s automotive industry contribution a “pillar of the Moroccan economy” and the…
2027 Presidency: APC Governors Endorse Tinubu
The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu as sole candidate The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in…
Otedola credits Tinubu, Cardoso for boosting confidence in First Bank
Femi Otedola, Chairman of First Holdco Plc, has attributed his ₦320 billion personal investment in First Bank to the Federal Government’s economic reforms and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy measures. Speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of First…
Jennifer Lopez sued in copyright case for posting photos of herself to social media
A photographer and photo agency filed a lawsuit against Jennifer Lopez alleging copyright infringement after the actor and singer allegedly posted copyrighted photos of herself from a pre-Golden Globes party to social media. In the complaint, filed Saturday in federal…
BRICS: 5 Countries Pay 93% of Trade in National Currencies
BRICS member Russia is advancing the de-dollarization agenda with every alliance it is a part of, and convincing them to settle trade payments in national currencies. In the latest, Russia confirmed that 93% of cross-border payments within the Eurasian Economic…
What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Eat Pecans Every Day?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Pecan nuts on white marble table in a white bowl A daily serving of pecans may help improve cholesterol levels and overall diet quality, according to a new study. Considering a healthy snack…
Natalia Bryant, Daughter of Late Kobe Bryant, Earns USC Degree
The oldest daughter of the late NBA legend lived with the famous actress in college. LA Natalia Bryant attending the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2nd,…