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Olubadan supports CBN over redesigned naira notes, accepts Jan. 31 deadline

On: January 22, 2023

By Akeem Abas The CBN has enlisted the support of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun and Olubadan-in-Council, on the advocacy of the newly designed naira notes in Ibadan. Mrs Olufolake Ogundero, the CBN Ibadan Branch Controller, told said this after an advocacy visit to the Olubadan on SaturdayContinue Reading

Buckingham Palace reveals details about King Charles III’s coronation

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

A balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, a concert featuring global stars and a day of volunteering will all form part of celebrations for the King Charles III’s coronation. The palace has revealed new details on plans for events that will take place over the coronation weekend from Saturday May 6Continue Reading

Sustainable Environment: Lagos Govt. promotes gas usage

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government on Saturday promoted the “Sanwo Switch To Gas (SS2G)” initiative among residents on Lagos Island, urging the usage of gas for sustainable environment. Speaking at the event organised by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), the wife of the governor, Mrs IbijokeContinue Reading

Damaturu water project targets 27m litres daily – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

By Nabilu Balarabe The Yobe Commissioner for Water Resources, Alkali Jajere, said that 27 million litres of water would be produced and distributed daily under phase one of the Damaturu Water Project. Jajere told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu that the Federal Government- funded project was expectedContinue Reading

NIS apprehends 303 suspected irregular migrants in A’Ibom

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has apprehended 303 suspected irregular migrants in Uyo metropolis during a mop up exercise in Akwa Ibom. The Comptroller of Immigration Service in Akwa Ibom Command, Mrs Francisca Dakat made this known while addressing newsmen after the mop up in UyoContinue Reading

Innoson enmeshed in controversy as NAN returns new bus

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

By Deji Abdulwahab The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has demanded the immediate replacement of a new bus supplied to the agency by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited. The demand was made in a letter the agency despatched to Innoson even as it expressed regrets over the patronage of Made-in-NigeriaContinue Reading

Tinubu pledges commitment to infrastructural development, seeks FOCI’s support

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 21, 2023

In: General News

Ahmed Tinubu By Perpetua Onuegbu The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his commitment to continue investment in infrastructure, if elected as the president in the February election. Tinubu, who made this commitment on Thursday in Abuja at a Stakeholders Consultative SessionContinue Reading

New naira notes: Governors set up committee to work with CBN

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 21, 2023

In: General News

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has set up a six- member committee to engage the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address anomalies in the country’s monetary management and financial system. The forum disclosed this in a communique issued on Saturday at the end of its virtualContinue Reading

NEMA distributes medical consumables to selected Lagos hospitals

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 21, 2023

In: General News

By Fabian Ekeruche The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed medical consumables to some hospitals in Lagos that have been central in receiving and treating victims of emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the Air Force Hospital Ikeja,Continue Reading

Intra-continental trade: Nigeria seeks partnership among African shippers

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 21, 2023

In: General News

By Lucy Ogalue Nigeria has sought effective collaboration among African Shippers and other stakeholders in order to entrench viable ideas and strategies that will enhance intra-Africa trade. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr Magdalene Ajani made the call at the closing ceremony of the 9th African Shippers’ Day celebrationContinue Reading

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