Naira redesign policy to reduce unbanked population, tackle insecurity – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the naira redesign policy is to promote financial inclusion and aid security agencies’ efforts in tackling insecurity. Speaking on Saturday at the 44th Kaduna international…
Ekweremadu: Expert witness sweats in testimony box during cross-examination
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Naira Redesign Has Reduced Kidnapping, Corruption – Malami
Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said that the introduction of naira redesign policy by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reduced significantly the rate…
Lagos to begin food distribution Monday amid naira, petrol scarcity
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says the state will begin food distribution to…
We’ve made adequate arrangement to continuously produce new notes – The MINT
The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc (NSPM) says it has made adequate arrangements to ensure continuous production of the redesigned naira notes. There have been concerns over the scarcity of…
Supreme Court Replies Critics, Says Its Silence Must Not Be Taken for Weakness or Cowardice
The Supreme Court yesterday reacted…
‘Emi lo kan’ doesn’t mean turn of Yoruba…. it’s Tinubu-Buhari agreement – Adebanjo
Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, Yorubasocio-political group, says Bola Tinubu’s claim that it is his turn to be president is an agreement between the latter and President Muhammadu Buhari. Adebanjo…
Military Denies Planning to Disrupt Elections, Plotting Coup
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday denied that there was a coup d’etat in the offing.…
US court jails Nigerian for 60 months over $200k romance scam
Adedunmola Gbadegesin, a Nigerian, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison by a court in the United States over a romance scam. Gbadegesin was said to have been involved in a romance scam scheme that cost a Lexington woman…
Sack EFCC boss – CSOs tell Buhari
Over 40 anti-corruption Civil Society Organisations Friday called for the sack of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, over what they described as alleged disobedience…
Appeal court strikes out Action Alliance suit seeking to disqualify Tinubu
The court of appeal sitting in Abuja has struck out an appeal filed by the Action Alliance (AA) against Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Action Alliance…
Parents, clerics decry increasing same-gender themes in children’s educational, entertainment…
Parents and clerics have expressed disgust over the gradual but deliberate insertion of same-gender themes in children’s educational and entertainment materials, Daily Trust Saturday reports. They…
Real Madrid overcome Al Hilal in 8-goal thriller to win Club World Cup
Real Madrid were crowned the Club World Cup champions following a 5-3 victory over Odion Ighalo’s Al Hilal on Saturday. The final of the competition was played at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium…
We have capacity, enough materials to print required new naira notes – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the scarcity of naira notes is not due to a shortage of printing materials at the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC). Godwin Emefiele, CBN…
Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake crosses 24,000 as rescue operation ‘nears end’
The death toll from the in Turkey and Syria has reached at least 24,178. In Turkey, about 20,665 people have been confirmed dead while the death toll stands at 3,513 in Syria. Despite biting weather…
It’s irresponsible to say Nigeria won’t survive if Obi loses – NEF replies Adebanjo
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, a socio-cultural group, for saying Nigeria would not survive if Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) does not win the presidential…
India Police Arrest Two Nigerian Nationals For Allegedly Defrauding More Than 60 Women On Dating…
Two Nigerian nationals, Obi Alex and…
FG INAUGURATES NEW ORIENTATION CAMP FOR NYSC BAYELSA
..... Governor Duoye Diri doles out 10,000 naira to…
Panic, confusion as traders, petrol stations reject old naira notes
Nigerians have urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, address the nation in a nationwide national broadcast on the suspension of the deadline for the old naira note swap. On Saturday, residents…
HURIWA Applauds NYSC For Putting Measures In Place To Curb Certificate Forgery
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Saturday, commended the leadership of…
My expulsion a nullity — Nnamani tells PDP NWC
Enugu-East Senator, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani says the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has no powers to suspend or expel him from the party. Nnamani explained in a statement in Abuja on…
Emmanuel Bwacha wins Taraba APC guber primaries rerun
Emmanuel Bwacha has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Taraba governorship primaries rerun. Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chairman of the electoral committee announced the results in…