The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it is set to introduce the Unstructured Supplementary (USSD) code as part of steps to improve the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Deputy Governor of the CBN, Kingsley Obiora, said this at the IMF African Department Speakers Series held virtually on...
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By PATRICK ABANG Calabar – Professor Raphael Offiong from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and Carbon Innovation Centre, has called on the Cross River State Government to reduce the impact of logging across the state. Offiong also appealed to stakeholders in environment sector on the need to regulate logging...
The United Kingdom has said it would provide One Million Pounds (£1million) worth of support to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in 2022 and additional provision over a period of three years. The Director, Home Office International Operations, Nick Fowler, said this when...
Leone Stars’ team captain Steven Caulker is optimistic about Sierra Leone’s chances of defeating Nigeria when they meet in the reverse fixture in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that first-half goals by Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen made the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigeria’s Naira on Thursday, depreciated at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N422.50 to the dollar, a 0.54 per cent depreciation against N420.25 traded on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N420.26 to the dollar on Thursday. An exchange rate of...
Says “his sterling contributions to our democracy and its progress stand him out.” By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory yesterday at the ruling All Progressives Congress Presidential Primaries. Below is the full statement signed personally by the...
Super Eagles struggle to a 2-1 win over Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja in a Match Day 1 fixture in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers. Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen’s first half goals made the difference as the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the maiden flight of the 2022 Hajj exercise, were a total of 43,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims would be airlifted to the Holy Land (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj. Recalled the Hajj operation was...
Dumebi Kachikwu has been declared the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the presidential primary held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee General Ekundayo Opaleye announced the result, noting that Dumebi polled 978 votes to emerge victorious over...
The Head Coach of Super Eagles, José Peseiro, has said that beating the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier is non-negotiable. Peseiro stated this during a pre-match conference on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eagles...
In Nigeria, where politicians lack alternative business addresses, depending on power, political patronage, contracts, and so on to survive and remain relevant, the election is a do-or-die affair. Those who seek to topple incumbents and incumbents who want to retain power need to be guided. Seeking political power in...
Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday reacted to his emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he didn’t expect to win the party’s primary election. He also said Nigeria is back on track following his victory at the just concluded...
Jose Peseiro, head coach of the Super Eagles, on Wednesday in Abuja said he accepted the job because he is hopeful of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Peseiro said this when he was officially presented to Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, by...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – “You cannot wish the country well and vote for someone you do not believe in,” according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday night in a rousing speech where he spoke of a new Nigeria of great possibilities and...
The Super Eagles have vowed to put things right ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Sierra Leone and São Tomé and Príncipe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles confront familiar foes Sierra Leone at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium...
The World Bank says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is expected to decline to 3.7 per cent in 2022 as against 4.2 per cent recorded in 2021. This is according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospect Regional Outlook on Sub-Saharan Africa Report released on Tuesday. According...
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to increase Nigeria’s cocoa production from the present 340,000 tonnes to 500,000 tonnes by 2024. A statement by Mr Mohammed Gana, Information Officer II, in the Ministry said the minister made...
Mr Austin Jonah, an observer from Bayelsa has urged all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to love and work for its success. Jonah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at the venue of the APC special national convention on Tuesday, that the party was supreme. “We...
Pope Francis was “deeply saddened” by the “horrible attack” in Owo, his number two, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin wrote in a telegram to the bishop of Ondo. The pope assures “all those who are affected by this unspeakable act of violence of his spiritual closeness”, he...
Amidst renewed calls for gender inclusion, Ichechi Okonkwo, CEO of renowned real estate firm, Victoria Crest (VCH), has supported calls for more female participation in the Nigerian real estate industry, asserting that Nigerian women can excel at anything they do if they have the right resolve and are willing...