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Wema Bank Rally Lifts Adebutu’s Stake to $90 Million

Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank has risen to almost $90 million as the bank’s shares rally 147% in 2025, driven by digital banking growth.

Nigeria’s Grazing Conflicts Take 2,800 Lives in 5 Years

Open grazing conflicts in Nigeria killed 2,800 in five years as weak laws and poor enforcement fuel violence and displacement.

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Begins Hunger Strike

KEY POINTS Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu declared a hunger strike after her arrest by the...

Court Orders Aisha Achimugu to Face EFCC Over $25.3 Million Oil Block Probe

KEY POINTS Aisha Achimugu faces court-ordered questioning by the EFCC over alleged money laundering...

Three Nigerians Plead Guilty to $4.5 Million US Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS Three Nigerians admitted laundering $4.5M via romance/BEC scams, targeting 125+ victims in...

Customs Intercepts $193,000 Concealed in Yogurt Carton

KEY POINTS The Customs authorities discovered $193,000 worth of concealed funds concealed inside a...

Court Overrules Yahaya Bello as EFCC Opens N110bn Fraud Trial

Judicial authorities rejected Yahaya Bello's legal challenge while granting EFCC authority to pursue its N110bn fraud case.

Fintech Firms to Resume Customer Enrollment After Regulatory Pause

Nigerian fintech companies will be allowed to resume enrolling new customers in a few months, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had suspended new customer onboarding in April to address concerns about money laundering.

EFCC Reopens Money Laundering Cases Against 13 Ex-Governors

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases against 13...

Former Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq Fails to Appear at EFCC Amid ₦37.1bn Fraud Probe

Sadiya Umar-Farouq, former minister, leaves EFCC waiting, declining ₦37.1bn fraud inquiry appearance, stirring concerns over her non-attendance.

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Wema Bank Rally Lifts Adebutu’s Stake to $90 Million

Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank has risen to almost $90 million as the bank’s shares rally 147% in 2025, driven by digital banking growth.

Nigeria’s Grazing Conflicts Take 2,800 Lives in 5 Years

Open grazing conflicts in Nigeria killed 2,800 in five years as weak laws and poor enforcement fuel violence and displacement.

NEITI Expresses Confidence in Ojulari to Drive Oil Reforms

NEITI backs Ojulari to deliver oil sector reforms, restore transparency, and attract $60 billion in investments for Nigeria’s energy future

Ondo Man Arrested in Death of Neighbor’s Son

Police arrest man in Ondo over neighbor’s son death, sparking outrage and calls for justice in Akure community.