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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a strong warning to institutions and organizations found mishandling citizens’ data, promising to impose maximum penalties on violators as part of an effort to strengthen enforcement in 2025.    National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, emphasized the importance of safeguarding data integrity and assured that the Commission will enhance …

American influencer, Woah Vicky has made some observations following her recent visit to Nigeria. The social media star admitted that Lagos is known for its popping nightlight activities, but noted that many people in Nigeria are struggling with hunger and poverty.   According to Vicky, Nigeria needs prayers, tangible support, and just tourism for entertainment.   See her post below… …

In a rare diplomatic exchange, both the Australian and Nigerian governments have issued travel advisories warning their citizens about traveling to each other’s countries due to prevailing security risks and societal issues.    On December 31, 2024, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) issued a strong travel advisory against visiting Nigeria, citing concerns over terrorism, kidnapping, violent …

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, has attributed the food queue stampedes recorded during Nigeria’s 2024 Yuletide season to poor organization.    Speaking on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-End Review, Yilwatda drew parallels between the incidents in Nigeria and similar occurrences in advanced countries.   “Stampedes have taken place in more developed countries than Nigeria,” the …

The Australian government has issued a strong warning to its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria. A statement by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, DFAT, on Tuesday, cited a volatile security environment marked by terrorism, kidnapping, and the potential outbreak of civil unrest as reasons for the advice. “There’s a high risk of terrorist attacks across Nigeria …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has insisted that Nigeria’s economy was already having problems before President Bola Tinubu was elected as the president in 2023. Akpabio who is the senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district disclosed this at Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State during his Constituency Briefing/ Empowerment. “President Tinubu met a very bad condition on the ground, …

In a strategic move to deepen economic ties and enhance bilateral trade, Nigeria and China have renewed their currency swap agreement valued at 15 billion Yuan ($2 billion). The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) confirmed the extension in a statement, announcing that the arrangement will remain in effect for another three years, with options for renewal upon mutual agreement.   …

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has dismissed claims by Abdulrahman Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, that Nigeria is collaborating with France to destabilize Niger.   In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ribadu refuted the allegations, describing them as baseless. Tchiani’s remarks come amid heightened tensions between the two countries following Niger’s decision, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, …

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, has described critics of the proposed Tax Reform Bills as adversaries of Nigeria, emphasizing that the reforms are “pro-poor and pro-development.”   Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Okupe expressed disbelief that anyone would oppose reforms aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the poor and curbing corruption.   “Any right-thinking human being …

South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal, says she is having the time of her life in Nigeria this yuletide holiday.    Tyla arrived in Nigeria just before Christmas and has been spotted at a number of parties living it up.   In an interview with The Beat FM 99.9, Tyla said she saw the videos of the parties in Nigeria …