NAMA says the ban on flights between Nigeria and Niger Republic persists
A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NAMA, Abdullahi Musa, clarified that authorised exemptions to the ban include over-flight aircraft traversing Nigerian airspace, aircraft in a state of emergency, and special flights. Recall that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) closed their land and air borders with […]
Invite to Super Bowl, Usher press conference stream
Tune in on Thursday, February 8th, 6pm UK. Here’s the invite from Apple Music and check all their Usher activity here – Apple Newsroom UK ——————————– Don’t miss the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference featuring an interview with USHER and Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis. Thursday, February 8 at 10am PT / 6pm GMT Tune in live or […]
Protesters block roads in Niger State over rising cost of living
Some aggrieved Nigerians blocked major roads in Minna, the Niger State capital yesterday, to protest the soaring cost of living and worsening economic condition of the people under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chanting songs, the protesters, including women and youths, said, “The rising cost of food items and poor government effort to […]
President Tinubu Hails Nigerian Grammy Nominees
President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Nigeria’s six musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The nominees include Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised the musical virtuosos for their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural landscape and global influence […]
King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, following recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. Although the specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, it has been confirmed that it is not prostate cancer. The monarch, aged 75, has commenced “regular treatments” as of Monday and will […]
CBN Governor Reveals $2.4bn Forex Backlog from Non-Existing Entities
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), disclosed that a significant portion of the $7 billion foreign exchange backlog inherited by his administration consisted of questionable transactions. During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Cardoso shed light on the challenges faced in addressing the backlog and the findings of […]
NAFDAC Implements Restrictions on Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Small Packaging
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has initiated the enforcement of its 2022 restrictions on the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. This move, aimed at curbing the consumption of alcohol among vulnerable populations, was announced by the […]
FG has assured Nigerians that it will implement macroeconomic reforms to stabilise foreign exchange market
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Saturday in Minna, at the 2024 Press Week of the Niger State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Idris said government will implement reforms that will boost economic growth, curb inflation, ease the cost of living and stabilise the foreign […]
FG suspends posting NYSC members to states considered unsafe
The Federal Government has suspended the posting of National Youth Service Corps members to states considered unsafe due to the security challenges in the country. The Minister of Youths Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, who revealed this on Sunday while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, also aid the NYSC is working with security outlets to ensure corps […]
One dies as abducted Ekiti pupils and staff regain freedom
The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants. The Ekiti State Government has also confirmed the release of the […]
