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Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud

Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.

Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

Nigeria's oil rigs stuck at 41 amid OPEC expansion

Nigeria's oil rig count remained flat at 41 in November, unchanged from 2024, while OPEC nations boosted activity by 7%. Discover the structural challenges holding back Africa's top producer.

CSOs Defend NMDPRA Against Dangote's Allegations

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has defended the NMDPRA against claims of undermining regulatory independence. They absolve CEO Farouk Ahmed of corruption, citing his adherence to the PIA. Read the full story.

Federation Account Hits N23trn in 10 Months

Revenue inflows into Nigeria's Federation Account surged to N23.06 trillion in the first ten months of 2025, driven by fiscal reforms and digital tracking. Learn about the growth and the new tax law.

MTEF 2026-2028 Signals Fiscal Realism, CPPE Says

The CPPE hails Nigeria's new MTEF-FSP for budget credibility but experts warn late approval undermines scrutiny. Key figures: $64.85 oil benchmark, N1,512/$ exchange rate. Read the full analysis.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

EU fines Elon Musk's X €120m for DSA rule breaches

The European Union has imposed a €120 million fine on Elon Musk's X for violating the Digital Services Act over deceptive blue checks and ad transparency. Read the full story on the clash between Brussels and Washington.

Nigeria Must End Reliance on Foreign Health Aid - Presidency

Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

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