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Nigeria leads in musical hits; South Africa rakes in streaming cash
Before she bought her first iPhone, Deborah Obishai, who works as a secretary, used to download music from bootleg sites like Trendy Beatz and Flexy Music. One of her biggest disappointments when she made the phone switch was realising she could only stream music, so she tried the YouTube Music app. Despite its frustrating ads
Get your Nigeria birth attestation easily on the NPC portal 2024
Registering a birth and obtaining an official attestation is crucial for Nigerian citizens, especially for people looking to correct NIN details like date of birth and the like. Thankfully, the National Population Commission (NPC) offers a convenient online portal to complete the process. This guide walks you through the requirements and steps on how to
Central Bank of Nigeria withdraws Cellulant’s mobile money licence as company focuses on payment solutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the mobile money licence of Cellulant Nigeria, a subsidiary of one of Africa’s oldest fintech companies Cellulant Corporation, according to a letter addressed to the company and seen by TechCabal. The revocation took effect on December 6, 2023. Cellulant is therefore leaving the consumer-facing mobile money market
Here are 5 things Nigeria and Qatar have in common and 2 things that divide them
Since establishing diplomatic ties in 2010, Nigeria and Qatar have actively pursued closer economic collaboration. Although distinguished by continent and their individual resources and strengths, these two nations are not so different on certain terms. Here are 5 shared traits between Nigeria and Qatar: 1. OPEC Nigeria and Qatar are members of the Organization of
Nigeria Targeting Fourth AFCON Title After Dramatic Semi-Final Win
Nigeria will have the chance to win its first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013 when they take on the tournament hosts, Ivory Coast, in the final tomorrow.The Super Eagles booked its place in the final by overcoming South Africa on Wednesday, with the game having to be decided through a penalty shoot-out after
Central Bank of Nigeria reverses ban on digital currency transactions
Nearly three years after imposing a blanket ban on digital currency transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) appears to be making a U-turn in a show of support for the asset class.The CBN introduced new guidelines for banks to follow in an attempt to provide virtual asset service providers (VASPs) with banking services. The latest directions allow banks and other
The Nigerian Army Council recently promoted 47 Brigadier Generals to Major GeneralsAlso in addition, 75 Colonels were promoted to Brigadier General and their promotion follows the retirement of 113 generals on Wednesday, December 20Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the development through a statement made available to newsmenLegit.ng journalist Esther Odili
In Nigeria, stakeholders are charting a sustainable pathway to achieving Universal Health Coverage for all
Abuja, 16 December, 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with its partners is supporting the government of Nigeria in finding evidence-based and sustainable solutions towards the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. This is to accelerate the ongoing effort of the government to ensure that all Nigerians irrespective of age
Nigeria @63: Unveiling the Economic Woes of a Struggling African Giant
As Nigeria celebrates its 63rd independence anniversary, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the nation’s journey, especially in the economic context. While Nigeria was once seen as a shining star in Africa’s economic landscape, recent years have seen it grappling with a host of challenges, casting a shadow on its economic aspirations. The Glorious
Nigeria Police Set Up 13-man Special Team To Probe Mohbad’s Death, To Engage INTERPOL
The state police commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa, on Monday, said the command would engage INTERPOL in its investigation, saying, “Do not forget, we have unique access with INTERPOL. Everybody linked to it (the death of Mohbad) will be identified and they will be brought to establish their level of involvement.” Lagos State Police Command has inaugurated