MARA raises $23m from crypto investors
MARA raises $23m from crypto investors MARA, a Pan-African crypto exchange has announced $23 million in funding from Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research (FTX), Distributed Global, TQ Ventures, DIGITAL, Nexo and Huobi Ventures Day One Ventures. Others include Infinite Capital, DAO Jones (investment DAO backed by Mike Shinoda, Steve Aoki and Disclosure), and nearly 100 other crypto investors, and angels including Amit Bhatia and Hamad Alhoimaizi. The company also announced a partnership with the Central African Republic, which just passed a bil…
MANCA DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, HEALTH SUPPLIES TO AYETORO SCHOOLS, HEALTH FACILITIES ... 155 residents benefit from free vital medical tests, drugs
MANCA DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, HEALTH SUPPLIES TO AYETORO SCHOOLS, HEALTH FACILITIES ... 155 residents benefit from free vital medical tests, drugs A socio-cultural group, Majo Noble Club of Ayetoro (MANCA) and her project arm, Majo Noble Foundation (MANOF) has donated furniture and other educational materials to nine secondary schools and the Technical College in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State as well as provided medical interventions for some health facilities within the town. The materials donated include, 60…
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EFCC begins probe of APC, PDP officials for money laundering
EFCC begins probe of APC, PDP officials for money laundering EFCC is investigating 14 accounts belonging to the APC, PDP and an organisation believed to be connected to the main opposition party. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for suspected money laundering through their accounts in two banks in Abuja. It is not clear whether the investigation is connected to the ongoing nomination exercises of the parties that have se…
Why I sacked Cross River Traditional Ruler – Ayade
Why I sacked Cross River Traditional Ruler – Ayade Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has given reasons he ordered immediate withdrawal of certificate of recognition of the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area, Prof Itam Hogan Itam. He said since the monarch wanted to delve into partisan politics full time, it was important to relieve him of the position. The reasons were given in a letter addressed to the monarch and signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on chieftaincy affairs, Mr Ifop Adoga Victor, and dated May 11,…
CHILDREN’S MONTH: ECOBANK ANNOUNCES NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION
CHILDREN’S MONTH: ECOBANK ANNOUNCES NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION As part of activities to commemorate Children’s Banking Month, Ecobank Nigeria has opened a national essay competition for children between the ages of 13 to 16. The topic for the essay is “What will you consider as the future of banking”. Prizes to be won include Laptops, Educational Tabs, and several consolation prizes. Participants are required to submit an essay that meets the following criteria : 400 words, in font size 12 with one and half line spacing. All entries should b…
Native doctor arrested after collecting N10m ransom over kidnap victim
Native doctor arrested after collecting N10m ransom over kidnap victim Sunday Aneke, a herbalist, was said to have conspired with two others, for the kidnapping of one Ameche Oguama, and ransom collection from the latter’s family. An Enugu-based native doctor, Sunday Aneke has been arrested, alongside his accomplices -Oko Chukwudi and Ifeanyi Eze, after they collected N10 million ransom from the family of their kidnap victim, and refused to release him thereafter. The suspects who were between the ages of 27 and 36, on Saturday, October 20, 20…
Gunmen attack JAMB officials, kill gateman in Lagos Hotel
Gunmen attack JAMB officials, kill gateman in Lagos Hotel A gateman with Mabila Hotel in Ikorodu, Lagos State, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday by some unknown gunmen and robbed some officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that lodged there. The Police spokesman for Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that the JAMB officials had been relocated to a safe place. The PPRO said, “One Prof. Odunsi, an official of the Joint Admissions and Matricul…
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