Lagos: A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.43 million linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The ruling was delivered by Justice Ayokunle Faji, who declared that the sum was the proceeds of unlawful activities and should be forfeited to the Federal […]
Month: March 2025
Scientists Aim to Extend Human Lifespan to 250 Years, Says Medical Expert
Wada: In a groundbreaking lecture at the University of Port Harcourt, Wada, Founder of Nisa Medical Group, announced that scientists are working on extending the human lifespan to 250 years. This declaration was made during the Second Nimi Dimkpa Briggs Legacy Lecture Series where he served as the guest lecturer. According to News Agency of […]
Wema Bank to Boost Entrepreneurship and Investment with Hackaholics 6.0
Lagos: Wema Bank says it aims to further stimulate entrepreneurship, attract investment, and accelerate Nigeria’s economic development by fostering a thriving technology ecosystem that complements the creative economy. Executive Director, Retail and Digital Business, Wema Bank, Mr. Tunde Mabawonku, disclosed this at a news conference on the call for applications for the sixth edition of […]
Nigeria Sets New Standards for Ethical Organ Transplantation
Abuja: The Federal Government has introduced the Standards and Guidelines for Establishing and Coordinating Organ/Tissue Transplantation Services in Nigeria, signifying a major development in the regulation and enhancement of organ donation and transplantation practices within the nation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, […]
FG to Resuscitate National Electronic Dashboard to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
Abuja: Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has announced plans to revive the National Electronic Dashboard, aimed at providing comprehensive data to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV). She made this known during a media briefing to launch the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, themed ‘Accelerate Action,’ in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]