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Island Hopping in the Philippines: A Traveler’s Diary — Sea conditions change daily, but hospitality is the constant across Palawan and the Visayas. Here’s how to stitch blue lagoons and limestone cathedrals into a graceful loop. Routes that flowFly into Cebu, ferry to Bohol, then hop south; or base in El Nido for Bacuit Bay, adding Coron as a shipwreck and snorkel finale. Boat basicsChoose operators that cap group size and provide life vests; bring dry bags and reef-safe sunscreen. Lunches are simple: grilled fish, rice, mangoes. Respect the reefDon’t stand on coral, don’t chase turtles, and keep fins off…

Solo Travel Tips for Women Exploring Europe — Confidence loves preparation. This guide focuses on the choices that magnify freedom while minimizing friction. Plan light, plan smartPick hubs with good rail links; pack a capsule wardrobe; use eSIMs for instant data. Screenshot reservations and store them offline. Safety in practiceShare live locations with a trusted contact; choose well-lit routes at night; sit near drivers on trams. If something feels off, switch carriages or venues without apology. Community on the roadJoin women-led walking tours and cooking classes; check hostel noticeboards for low-key events; say yes to daytime coffees before late-night plans.…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday , August 27, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of three internet fraudsters before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts are: Shodeinde Taiwo Samuel, Oyetunde Eniola Ayomide and Akinola Samuel Bolutife. They are among the 93 suspected fraudsters arrested in a sting operation on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at a hotel within the precincts of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State. They were arraigned on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation,…

Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of 245,568,137 shares, valued at over N5 billion, traced to Major General Umar Mohammed, former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), and businessman Kayode Oladipupo Filani. The order followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which alleged that the shares were acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities during Mohammed’s tenure as head of the Army’s property company. EFCC counsel, Hanatu Kofanaisa, informed the court that a Special Court Martial had already convicted Mohammed on 14 of 18…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday secured the conviction of five internet fraudsters before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Christian Okoli, Adeleye Emmanuel, Akinyele Kehinde Fatai, Shonekan Waris Bolaji, and Olufemi Korede Ayomiposi were among 93 suspects arrested on Sunday, August 10, 2025, during a sting operation at a hotel within the precincts of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State. They were arraigned on separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, identity theft, and internet fraud. All five pleaded guilty to the charges. In the case of Christian…

Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a Nigerian businessman is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission called on members of the public to provide useful information that could aid in Haske’s arrest. Abdullahi Bashir Haske is the son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the notice stated. According to the EFCC, Haske, aged…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of the duo of Asimiyu Oluwaponmile Olatunji and Hassan Makinde for internet fraud before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. They are among the 93 suspected fraudsters arrested during a sting operation on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at a hotel within the precincts of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspects were arraigned on Thursday on one-count separate charges bordering on impersonation, identity and internet fraud. One of the…

The naira settled at N2,205/£ against the British pound sterling on the informal market on Sunday. The Nigerian unofficial FX band has remained between N2,000 and N2,400 to the pound, driven by sustained offshore demand for sterling amid global volatility. Currency traders believe that the direction of the naira depends on foreign capital sentiment. The Nigerian naira closed at N2,110/£1 in the last trading session at official market down from N2,095/£1 to N2,090/£1 against the British pound. The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) reported intraday fluctuations between N1,529.75/$1- N1,535/$1.

Nigeria’s pension industry has grown tremendously over the past decade, playing a critical role in securing the retirement futures of millions of workers across the country. According to the latest data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Nigeria’s total pension fund assets rose to N24.11 trillion as of May 2025 a 1.91% increase from the previous month. This growth reflects steady contributions and market returns, despite inflationary pressures and foreign exchange fluctuations.

After 11 straight weeks of gains, the Nigerian All-Share Index retreated in the week ended August 15, 2025, shedding 1,126.71 points to close in the red. The index, which opened at 145,754.91, slipped by 0.77% to finish at 144,628.20, despite a rise in trading activity. Weekly trading volume improved to 8.5 billion shares, compared with 7.7 billion shares exchanged in the previous week.