Business

US fintech Mercury Bank closes Nigeria bank accounts

Mercury, an American financial technology company, has recently revealed its decision to close the accounts of businesses located in various countries, including Nigeria. This change will take effect on August 22, 2024. The decision is a result of the company’s recent update to the eligibility criteria for opening accounts. Mercury has decided to discontinue its […]
News

Tinubu to Address the World Rubber Summit at Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria will address the convergence of key international players and investors in agriculture’s natural rubber subsector. The banquet hall of Aso Rock Villa Abuja will host the 2-day global event from July 31st to August 1st, 2024. Some of the dignitaries billed to speak at the global rubber summit include […]

In just one year, C’River has earned 90 laurels in sports activities, according to sports commissioner Atsu

The Commissioner for Sports in Cross River State, Mrs. Agnes Atsu, has disclosed that since the advent of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration, the state has won at least 90 different prizes in international sporting activities. In an interview, Atsu said such feats had not been experienced in many years, adding that the story of sports […]
Religion

How can Nigerians get a visa for S’Africa in seven days

The Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said Nigerians wishing to visit the country will now get their visas within seven days against the initial six-month period of processing. He told reporters this at the July Breakfast Meeting in Lagos, which was hosted by South Africa Airways and had the theme […]
News

Secessionists, terrorists, and Ambazonian rebels pose a threat to the Cameroonian presidential elections

The Cameroonian Consul to Nigeria, His Excellency Onana Patrice, has mentioned that many security challenges, including the activities of secessionists, terrorists, and Ambazonian rebels, are potential threats to next year’s presidential election in his country.  He disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector General of Police in Zone 6, Jonathan […]
Entertainment

This is a show about being yourself,” said John Ugbe, CEO of MultiChoice, on the BBNaija

The new season runs July 28–October 6, 2024. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will host again. John Ugbe, CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria, has reiterated that it’s “not something that is possible in entertainment,” for housemates to get equal screen time on Big Brother Naija. The show has faced ongoing criticism from former housemates who feel that they were […]