Presidency clarifies UAE is yet to lift visa restrictions on Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet to lift the visa ban on Nigeria, according to the presidency. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, said the UAE has not resumed visa issuance to Nigerians, and any document in circulation to the contrary is not authorized either by the Nigerian […]
EFCC intercepts 21 food trucks heading to neighbouring countries
Announcing the seizure made by operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command, in a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said the items were heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The commission stated that the arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity […]
Cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced plans to discontinue all services related to the Nigerian naira
Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, was accused of exploiting the Nigerian currency, Naira, leading to its free fall in value. The company is, in addition, facing allegations of terrorism financing, money laundering and tax invasion, among others. Nigeria is one of the largest peer-to-peer crypto markets in the world. Between July 2022 and June 2023, […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, said Nigeria is currently facing challenging times but its economy is not distressed
The President, represented at the event by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, spoke at the 16th edition of the Leadership 2023 conference and Awards, saying the country is facing some challenges but not helplessness. He urged all Nigerians including the elite for continuing patience and support by striving to report not only […]
Emilia Clarke and Mother Receive MBEs from Prince William
Emilia Clarke, known for starring in the fantasy series Game of Thrones, and her mother have received their MBEs from Prince William at Windsor Castle. The pair were named in the New Year Honours list for services to people with brain injuries. Emilia suffered two brain haemorrhages in her 20s, then set up the SameYou […]
Francis Ngannou Set for PFL Debut Against Winner of Bader vs. Ferreira Bout
Francis Ngannou will make his Professional Fighters League debut against the winner of Saturday’s bout between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira. The 37-year-old joined the PFL last year but is set to box Britain’s Anthony Joshua in Riyadh on March 8. Ngannou lost narrowly to Tyson Fury on his boxing debut last October. American Bader, […]
President Tinubu Commits to Judicial Reforms in ECOWAS Meeting
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his dedication to advancing judicial reforms in West Africa during a meeting with the ECOWAS Judicial Council delegation led by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu emphasized the crucial role of integrity and accountable judicial systems in strengthening democracy across the region. […]
Nigerian Govt Set To Ban Export Of Cooking Gas
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday its efforts to tackle the surge in the price of cooking gas by preventing the exportation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), revealed this during an internal stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja. In line with President Bola […]
TUC Withdraws Support from NLC’s Nationwide Protest Over High Cost of Living
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has opted out of the planned two-day nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over various challenges including the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and general hardship in the country. According to the Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, the decision to protest on February 27 and […]
UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist Navalny’s death
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. UK Foreign Secretary […]
