Fed Govt certifies Blue Rail safe for operation
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) has been certified by the federal government as safe infrastructure for commercial/passenger operations. In a statement yesterday by Communications Consultant to the Lagos…
Battle rages over Osun Poly rector
Crisis has embroiled the running of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, over the rectorship of the institution. TOBA ADEDEJI…
NIMC moved to Interior Ministry to speed up passport issuance
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been moved to the Ministry of Interior. The Nation gathered yesterday that the action by the Federal Government was to fast-track passport issuance and…
BREAKING: CBN warns IMTO’s against selling forex above ‘approved’ exchange rates pricing limit
In a significant development aimed at stopping forex arbitrage, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a stern warning to all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) operating within the country. The apex…
One hundred days after Buhari
By Garba Shehu THIS week, President Muhammadu Buhari clocked 100 days away from office after completing two terms of four years each as President of Nigeria. He chose to stay in Daura to be far away from Abuja in…
‘Tax holidays, forex availability’ — FG speaks on plans for aviation sector
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says the federal government is ready to make Nigeria the aviation hub of Africa. Keyamo spoke on Wednesday at the seventh edition of the Aviation Africa…
Ekiti Governor’s Wife Takes Up Lecturing Job At ABUAD
The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has offered to serve as a lecturer at the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti…
Cooperate with lawmakers – Sanwo-Olu tells commissioners, SA’s
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the new commissioners to cooperative with members of the House of Assembly in the discharge of their duties. He spoke yesterday at the swearing-in of the 37…
We’re not planning to crash exchange rate to N1.25 – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, clarified that it was not planning to introduce a new Naira policy that would crash the…
NNPP writes INEC over alleged plans to change party’s logo
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over the alleged plans by some groups to change the party’s logo. The letter was signed by Peter Ogah, the…
OBITUARY: Mohbad, the ex-Marlian signee who struggled to find peace until death
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into a state of mourning over the death of Mohbad. The fast-rising singer passed away on Tuesday at the age of 27. Born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, Mohbad’s…
Kwara Evacuates Beggars From Ilorin Streets
The Kwara State Government on Wednesday commenced the evacuation of beggars from the streets of Ilorin. Speaking at one of the locations of the exercise,… The Kwara State Government on Wednesday commenced the…
LP leadership knew Obi lost 2023 polls… but they want to force lies on Nigerians, says Soyinka
Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka said yesterday that Labour Party (LP) knew its candidate February 25 presidential poll did not win. The literary giant accused the LP leadership of trying to force “a lie” on Nigerians, especially youths,…
Edo: The Vulture Circles Around Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, is facing the worst public humiliation of his…
Naira falls to N930/$ at parallel market as BDCs lament dollar scarcity
The naira, on Wednesday, depreciated to N930 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market. The figure represents a depreciation of N25 or 2.76 percent compared to the on August 23.…
NLC lied over N100m palliatives for lawmakers – Reps
The House of Representatives has denied claims by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress that the Federal Government gave N100m to members of the National Assembly as palliatives. The National Assistant…
Tinubu, Abiodun felicitate Alake of Egbaland at 80
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun have felicitated the Alake of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, on today’s celebration of his 80th birthday. They rejoiced with the…
Kano Govt Justifies N854m For Mass Weddings As Palliatives
Kano State government has justified the approval of N854 million for mass weddings as part of the palliative measures rolled out to the vulnerable people of the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi…
U.S., China owe half of world’s $235tr debts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)yesterday announced that the United States (U.S.A) and China account for half of the world’s total indebtedness of $235 trillion, with both countries owing $117.5…
Food, energy prices push inflation to highest level in 18 years
Rising costs of foodstuffs, energy logistics and other living items have further eroded Nigerians’ disposable incomes, thus pushing headline inflation rate to its highest level in 18 years. Economic intelligence…
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Cabinet As Non-Yorubas fail to make list
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, inaugurated his cabinet more than 100 days after he was sworn-in for a second term in office. The state executive council, which is a mixture of politicians and…
Employers reject NLC’s plan to ‘shut down economy’
Why it is avoidable, by Isa Aremu TUC awaits govt action on proposals If the strike should happen, it will be counter-productive for both employers and workers —NECA The…
$600m trapped funds: Tinubu directs CBN to meet foreign airlines
President Bola Tinubu yesterday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to create a platform for quarterly reconciliatory meetings…
You Bought Underwear From Gov’t Purse – Garba Shehu Blasts Ex-Military Gov For Criticising…
Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the former President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has accused a critic of his ex-principal of being a beneficiary of government funds. Shehu, in…