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Nigerians in Diaspora Spent ₦60 Billion During December Visits, Says NiDCOM Chair

Daily Nigerian

Speaking during the 2025 budget defense session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Diaspora in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa also highlighted that remittances from the diaspora have exceeded $90 billion over the last five years, underscoring the critical economic contributions of Nigerians abroad. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), disclosed that Nigerians living abroad spent approximately ₦60 billion during their visits to the country in December 2024.

Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road to Be Completed in 14 Months, Says Minister.

All Africa

Similarly, other descriptions and scope of works are the provision of median barriers and median drains where necessary, and the provision of CRCP 200mm thick on the carriageway and shoulders. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, announced that the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano dual carriageway will be ready for use within 14 months.

NCC Orders Telcos to Disconnect USSD Codes of Nine Banks Over Unpaid Debts

The CableNG

In a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs, on Friday, the commission stated that the disconnection will take effect on January 27 if the banks fail to settle their outstanding debts. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine banks due to unpaid debts.

Taiwan Seeks to Restore Bilateral Relations with Nigeria for Mutual Benefits

The Nation Online

Speaking on Friday in Lagos during a media interactive session, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Chief of Taiwan Mission at the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, emphasized the potential for stronger collaboration between the two nations. Taiwan has called for the restoration of bilateral ties with Nigeria to explore mutually beneficial opportunities across various sectors.

Court Freezes $225.8 Million Linked to THISDAY Chairman Nduka Obaigbena and Associates

Green B reporters

The court also froze accounts belonging to Efe Damilola Obaigbena, Olabisi Eka Obaigbena, and General Hydrocarbons Limited, an oil and gas company where they serve as directors and shareholders. The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued an order restraining all commercial banks in Nigeria from releasing or dealing with funds and assets totaling $225.8 million linked to Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and Arise News Channel.

CBN Suspends Export Proceeds Repatriation Extension Requests to Enforce Forex Compliance

Premium Times

In a circular dated January 8, signed by W.J. Kanya, Acting Director of the Trade & Exchange Department, the CBN clarified that it will no longer approve such requests from authorized dealers acting on behalf of exporters. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the suspension of requests for the extension of export proceeds repatriation, reinforcing its commitment to stricter foreign exchange compliance.

NDLEA Arrests Lagos Socialite Alhaja Aishat Elediye Over Truckload of Illicit Drugs

Daily Trust

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 61-year-old Lagos socialite and wanted drug kingpin, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye.

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