President Donald Trump wasted no time enacting a series of executive actions shortly after being sworn in for his second term. Within hours of returning to the White House, Trump signed orders reversing many of President Joe Biden’s policies, marking a sharp shift in U.S. governance. Key Actions and Executive […]
Nine Banks’ USSD Codes to Be Disconnected Over N160 Billion Debt Telecommunication companies in Nigeria, acting under the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will cut off the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) access for nine banks starting from January 27, 2025. The decision comes after these banks failed […]
In a major financial standoff, the Nigerian government is reportedly set to take action against 18 major banks accused of owing telecommunications companies over N250 billion in Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) charges. This debt, which has been accumulating since 2020, could soon impact millions of Nigerians who rely on […]
The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have destroyed thousands of homes and iconic landmarks, including properties belonging to several celebrities. The fires, which started on January 13, 2025, have claimed at least 12,000 structures, particularly in upscale areas like Pacific Palisades, where the median home price is $3.3 […]
Nigerians were once again plunged into darkness on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national power grid. This marks the 12th collapse of the grid in 2024, with 11 previous failures recorded between January and November. The national power grid experienced a particularly challenging period in October, when it […]
In a recent development, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a significant change in the administration of retirement benefits, particularly for low-income pensioners. According to a memo issued by the Commission on November 27, 2024, retirees with low retirement savings can now withdraw the full balance of their Retirement […]