By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has no be plans to redenominate Nigeria’s legal tender, the Naira. CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isa AbdulMumim, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there had beenContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held in February. The three-member panel, in a judgment, upheld the judgment of the state’s election tribunal andContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, says the Nigerian Railways will commence e-ticketing on Wednesday. Alkali made this known on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of e-ticketing for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes. According to him, the e-ticketing system will direct ticket sales revenue to theContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, has urged the Federal Government to introduce electronic tags for inmates awaiting trial in correctional centers to ease overcrowding. Ajulo, who made the call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said this would also expedite judicial processes and optimise theContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Sen. Francis Fadahunsi has described Supreme Court’s judgment upholding the election of President Bola Tinubu as an attestation to the President’s doggedness and sacrifice for building the nation’s democracy. Fadahunsi, a lawmaker representing Osun East senatorial district in the 10th Senate, said this in a congratulatory messageContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Mr Rotimi Odusola, Corporate Relations Director, Guinness Nigeria, has called for more partnerships with relevant authorities to promote responsible drinking in Nigeria. Odusola made this call when the Guinness Nigeria team led by Mr John Musunga, its Managing Director, paid a courtesy visit to the National OfficeContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Thursday inducted 55 newly qualified doctors at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo, into the profession. Dr Tajudeen Sanusi, the Registrar of the council, who conducted the oath of hippocratic on the inductees, charged them to be familiar withContinue Reading
By Justina Auta/Lucy Ogalue The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the 10th National Assembly will develop new legislations and overhaul obsolete ones to accelerate economic growth. Kalu hinted this at the 2023 West Africa Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) exhibition in Abuja on Thursday. He was representedContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Association of Rural Electrification Contractors of Nigeria (ARECON), has lauded the achievements of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr Salihijo Ahmad in the power sector. They urged him to continue to do the good works to help the downtrodden in the society.Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Access Bank Retail Operations Group has donated hospital equipment to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) at Gurku 1, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Ms Emem Ukoh, Zonal Head, Abuja 1, Retail Operations of the bank,Continue Reading
