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Osinbajo cautions against polio complacency as he receives Kunle Adeyanju – London-Lagos biker

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is need to sustain the campaign against polio, warning that the disease is “very crafty.” Osinbajo handed down the warning on Thursday at Presidential Villa, while receiving the Nigerian Biker, Kunle Adeyanju, who embarked on a polio-inspired charity ride from London to Lagos. Adeyanju, who arrived in Lagos on Read More…

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NNPC to fork out ₦747bn to Shell, Exxon Mobil – US appeals court

A U.S. appeals court on Friday granted Exxon Mobil Corp and Royal Dutch Shell Plc affiliates leave to enforce a part of a ₦747 billion ($1.8 billion) arbitration award against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), in a dispute concerning oil extraction near the African country’s coastline. In a 3-0 decision, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Read More…

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Flutterwave mired in controversy following report of accounts freeze over money laundering in Kenya

A court in Kenya has frozen more than $40 million in accounts belonging to Africa-focused payments giant Flutterwave under the country’s anti-money laundering laws, court documents showed. Founded in 2016 in Nigeria, the San Francisco-headquartered firm, specialises in individual and consumer transfers, one of several fintech firms facilitating and capitalising on Africa’s booming payments market. Read More…