Maureen Ikpeama

SEC laments low investment in cryptocurrency in Nigeria

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions were recorded  in Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024, lamenting  low patronage in Nigeris. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, who disclosed that on Sunday  in a statement said, the situation raised concern over the low participation of citizens in the…

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Dangote announces refinery expansion from 650,000 barrells to 1.4 m barrels daily

President of Dangote Industries , Aliko Dangote, has announced the decision to expand the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd , saying it is driven by emerging opportunities across Africa, growing regional demand for cleaner fuels, and Nigeria’s evolving policy environment that encourages local refining. He spoke on…

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Constitution review: NASS committee approves creation of additional state for South East

National Assembly’s Joint Committee of  on Constitution Review has unanimously approved the creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone. A statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by the media unit of the joint committee quoted members as voting in favour of granting additional states to the South-East. “Following the deliberations, Senator…

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NAWOJ commends Enugu Ministry for quick response to murder incident

‎‎Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Enugu State Chapter, has commended the Enugu State Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development for its swift and firm response to the alleged murder of Mrs. Onyinyechi Okoh, who was reportedly killed by her husband, Livinus Okoh, in Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area.‎‎In a statement jointly…

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