As means of checking serial abuse of the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN ) has concluded plans to redesign certain denominations of the currency. Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor, who made this known during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, said the apex bank had...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Seoul, South Korea, expressed Nigeria’s desire to widen the scope of trade relations with the Republic of Korea beyond gas exports. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement said Buhari was speaking during a bilateral meeting with his Korean counterpart, Mr....
The Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association (NCDPA) has said that it will mobilise effectively the church’s faithful that are of voting age for the 2023 general elections. The President of the Calabar Archdiocesan chapter of the association, Rev. Emmenuel Duke, said this at its 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM)...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined African Ambassadors to continue to give preference to the protection of the interests of the African continent and her people. The President made the call Wednesday in Seoul, during an audience with African Group of Ambassadors accredited to the...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says a good working relationship between a Deputy Governor, Governor , President and Vice- President is critical to democracy and good governance. Jonathan made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of a book titled:” Deputising and Governance in Nigeria” written by Gov....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN on Tuesday said holding political office is more of an opportunity to serve and positively impact the lives of millions of people, rather than the prestige that comes with the position. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja at the...
The Delta House of Assembly has granted Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s request for N4 billion bank facility to fund the proposed National Social Housing Programme in the state. This followed the adoption of a motion by the Majority leader, Chief Ferguson Onwo and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Christopher...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of relief materials to flood victims in riverine communities in Bayelsa. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a unique opportunity to consolidate Africa’s large market, which will address the economic challenges of the continent. Osinbajo made the assertion at a hybrid International Conference on Africa’s Economy at Newark, New Jersey, with the theme, “African’s...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – No fewer than 612 people have been killed while approximately 2,776 others have been injured in various flood incidents across the country in 2022, the federal government has said. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, in Abuja, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would conduct governorship elections for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states on November 11, 2023. The INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the decision is in fulfillment...
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, has urged Nigerians to make credible choices in the 2023 general elections in the interest of good governance. Emmanuel made the call at the opening of a one-day conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria in Uyo on Tuesday. He...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, said that Nigeria was already experiencing the negative fallout of climate change seen in the flooding in different parts of the country, as well as encroaching desertification and drought from the northern part. The President made...
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, has attributed the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit to the hike in private depot prices. Alhaji Dele Tajudeen, Chairman, IPMAN Western zone, disclosed this an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday...
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to become a global hub for sustainable manufacturing and distribution of vaccine and biological pharmaceuticals to support initiatives to keep all of mankind safe. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement, said the president stated this while addressing the World...
WhatsApp services are back after millions of users of the social media platform were unable to send, and receive messages. Nigerians and other users of the instant communication app, owned by Meta, had reported that they were unable to either receive or send messages. Tuesday’s outage began around 8:00...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has appealed to Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of petrol, saying it has enough in stock. Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. Ahmed...
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) on Tuesday said that two persons died while four others sustained injured in an accident that involved a commercial bus, truck and motorcycle around Conoil Bus-Stop on Lagos-Abeokuta highway. Mrs Temitope Oseni, the Owode-Ijako Unit Commander of TRACE, who confirmed the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Environment, Transportation and state governments to develop a Comprehensive Plan of Action for Preventing Flood Disaster in Nigeria. The president’s directive, which was conveyed to the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has raised alarm over the circulation of fake appointment letters being issued to unsuspecting desperate job seekers. The Chairman of the commission, Dr. Tukur Ingawa, stated this in a statement issued on Monday by Mr Alaba Balogun, Deputy...