Over 100 arrested in major Interpol raid in 21 countries targeting ‘Black Axe’, others
A cross-border crackdown on West African criminal organizations by Interpol has led to 103 arrests, identification of 1100 suspects and the seizure of over...
Nigerian official admits taking bribes to give government jobs
A Nigerian official says he received millions of naira in bribes to give government jobs to applicants, but claims he acted on the instructions...
Nigerians may pay more as Tinubu seeks higher tax-to-GDP
President Bola Tinubu says his administration aims to rapidly increase Nigeria’s tax coverage as a way of raising revenue to cut back on government...
Senate withholds confirmation for el-Rufai; clears 45 others as ministers
The Senate has approved the appointment of 45 ministers nominated by President Bola Tinubu but withheld backing three others, including former Kaduna governor Nasir...
Airlines cancel flights, ticket prices up as Niger closes airspace
Airlines have rerouted, and in some cases cancelled, international flights after Niger closed its airspace Sunday night, making it more difficult for planes to...