Senator representing FCT says the senate will summon Nyesom Wike over insecurity
The senator representing the federal capital territory, Ireti Kingibe, says the Senate will summon the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom wike, over the rising spate of insecurity. Kingibe, while appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today yesterday, saws when the Senate resumes, she plans to raise the call for the minister and other security heads to […]
CBN to hold its first MPC meeting on 26 February
The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, says its Monetary Policy Committee MPC will hold its first meeting under the tenure of Mr Olayemi Cardoso as Governor, on Monday February 26 and Tuesday February 27, 2024. The announcement follows a two-day strategic session for MPC members ahead of the meeting. A calendar of MPC meetings for […]
Florida Governor quits Presidential race, backs Trump
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and endorsed Donald Trump. The surprise announcement came ahead of this week’s New Hampshire Republican primary, where Mr DeSantis was polling in the single digits. DeSantics said he did not have a clear path to victory, despite being considered a strong contender […]
Nigeria earn crucial win over host Cote D’Ivoire in AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their chances in this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team the win from the penalty spot after striker Victor Osimhen was struck by an Ivorian defender in the penalty box. Nigeria is now […]
NCDC activates emergency operations centre for Lassa fever over escalating incidence
Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated its Lassa fever emergency operations centre in response to the country’s escalating incidence of the disease. A statement signed by the NCDC Director General, Ifedayo Adetifa, on Thursday stated that in 2023, there was an increase in the number of cases reported from week 49 […]
FG opens talk with World Bank to secure $1.5 billion loan for budgetary support
At the backdrop of the sustained revenue pressure and scarcity of foreign exchange the Federal Government, has opened talks with the World Bank to secure a $1.5 billion loan for budgetary support. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who disclosed this yesterday in an interview with Bloomberg, linked the […]
DG/CEO of NIMC has set measures to eliminate extortions on NIN enrollment
The Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Bisoye Coker-Odusote, has emphasized that measures are in place to eliminate all forms of extortion, with strict consequences for offenders charging enrollees to pay fees for National Identification Number (NIN). Speaking at an annual consultative forum with stakeholders yesterday, the DG, represented by her Technical Adviser […]
Court Grants former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele Permission to Travel Out of Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the Abuja. Justice Hamza Muazu who handed the ruling however said Emefiele must howeverremain in the country. The Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did not […]
FAAN to move Headquarters from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown
The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 314 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]
