Buhari Unveils New Naira Banknotes Wednesday
CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele said the January 31 deadline for return of old N200, N500, N1,000 denominations is sacrosanct.
Mali Bans Aid Groups Receiving Funds from France
This is Mali’s coup leader’s effort to isolate the West African nation from its erstwhile colonizer.
Sixteen Dead in DR Congo Landslips
Fatalities were concentrated among shacks built on slopes in unauthorised areas
Nigeria’s Security Operatives Rescue 76 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna
The abductees were passengers from Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State, traveling to different destinations.
Northern Group Lauds Naira Redesign, Declares Emefiele Man of the Year
Those opposed to the policy were doing so either out of ignorance or for political reasons, they said.
Osinbajo Heads to Canada in Nigeria’s First High Level Visit in 22 Years
The three-day visit will deepen diplomatic ties between both countries.
NDLEA Arrests Saudi-Bound Widow with Cocaine in Footwear at Lagos Airport
The suspect claimed to be a businesswoman trading in adult and children wears on Lagos Island.
Dantata, Rabiu, Others Raise N1bn for Jigawa Flood Victims
Dantata and Rabiu each donated N200 million, the state Government N250 million, and Governor Badaru N25 million on behalf of himself, family and company, Talamis Group.
Bill Gates Pledges $7bn in Aid to Nigeria, Other African Countries
He warned that the Ukraine crisis was reducing the amount of aid flowing to the continent.
Rwanda Forces kill ‘Soldier’ on DR Congo Border
He was shot dead by RDF patrol before causing any casualties
Buhari Orders Immediate Implementation of Enhanced Pay for Judicial Officers
The Nigerian president says it will boost the independence of the judiciary.
Abuja Court Acquits Babachir Lawal of N544m ‘Grass Cutting’ Scam Charge
In a swift reaction, the EFCC said it was dissatisfied with the ruling and would appeal
Young Nigerian Drug Abusers Now Use Cannabis to Garnish Pepper Soup, Says NDLEA Chair Marwa
He says Nigeria has become an important hub in the global illicit drug network.
WHO Begins Clinical Trials for Ebola Vaccine
It has deployed three candidate vaccines in Uganda
133 Million Nigerians Living in Poverty, Says National Bureau of Statistics
Sokoto, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Kebbi, Gombe, Yobe are poorest states, over half of the poor are children.
Nigeria: Youth Development Minister Confirms Sack Of NYSC DG
Fadah assumed office as NYSC DG in May, 2022.
Naira Redesign: More Governors under Watch over Stashed Funds, says EFCC Chair Bawa
Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, says the number of serving Governors being monitored over their moves to launder huge sums of naira through table payment of salaries to workers has increased from the initial three reported earlier.
Nigeria: NDDC Releases List of 2,506 Projects Completed Under Buhari
The publication was targeted at silencing critics, who were allegedly branding the Commission as a failure.
Drama as Senate Panel Members On Oil Theft Disown Report
The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo – Agege noted that only six out of the 13 members signed the report presented to him.
Nigeria Senate Backs CBN on Naira Redesign After Rowdy Session
They want the extension of the deadline to April 30 to allow lawmakers offload cash for election.
