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CBN new policies to help sanitize banking sector, stem volatility in FX market, says IMPI
Kunle Sanni The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has expressed that the new policies introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will help sanitize the banking sector, stem the volatility in the foreign exchange (FX) market, and stabilize the naira. The group said in a policy document signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, that the new move is…
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Atiku is doing a lousy job over FG’s reforms, says Presidential Aide
Kunle Sanni A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga has called out the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar for his relentless criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that the former Vice President is doing a lousy job The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, claimed that Atiku has made pedestrian and misinformed…
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Arsenal defeat Liverpool 3-1 to cut lead at top
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made a brace of costly errors as the 10-man Reds lost 3-1 at Arsenal to see their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to two points. The Gunners themselves had gifted an equaliser to the visitors as a Gabriel Magalhaes own goal on the stroke of half-time cancelled out Bukayo Saka’s opener. But…
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First in 2024, national grid collapses
For the first time in 2024, the national grid on Sunday, collapsed to zero megawatts, leading to a total blackout nationwide. This is the first time the grid has collapsed this year. The grid had collapsed three consecutive times in 2023. In separate statements posted on social media, power distribution companies (DisCos) blamed the blackout currently experienced nationwide on the…
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Gov. Sanwo-olu visits Dalian urban planning exhibition centre in China
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, took a trip from Beijing to Dalian, a city famous for its aquatic products and a coastline of about 1,900 kilometers in the Northeast of China. The Governor, who is currently on a working visit to China with some government officials, visited the famous Dalian Urban Planning Exhibition Centre in Xigang District, on Saturday.…
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BREAKING: Former Governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim dies in Madina
Former Yobe State Governor, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has passed away in Madina, Saudi Arabia. It was gathered that the former governor died on Sunday while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia. It was equally gathered that Ibrahim will be buried in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim, who was equally a former Senator representing Yobe East, died at the…
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Teachers, pensioners: Kwara offsets Ahmed-era salary arrears with additional N1bn
…Pays 100% CONHESS for LG health workers Kwara State Government under the leader of AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has committed another N1.03 billion to again offset the salary arrears the last administration owed to local government workers, basic school teachers, and pensioners. The Press Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed in a statement stated the government has repeatedly said it is committed to…
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Against Nigeria’s law, Wigwe University to charge students in dollars
Wigwe University, a private University owned by Group Managing Director, Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe is committing an offence against Nigerian law with the practice of demanding tuition fees in dollars instead of the local currency. It is illegal in Nigeria for any goods and service providers, including school proprietors to demand fees in dollars. The Central Bank of…
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Namibia President passes on after battle with Cancer
Namibia’s President, Hage Geingob, has died in a hospital in Windhoek, the presidential office said in a statement. Geingob died at 82 on Sunday. Geingob, who was serving his second term as president, revealed last month that he was receiving treatment for cancer. “It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage Geingob,…
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VIDEO: Kidnappers release pupils of Apostolic Faith Primary School in Ekiti
The kidnapped pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti have regained their freedom. Watch the video below: The abductees were said to be released in the early hours of Sunday. They were kidnapped on Monday evening along Emure – Eporo Road while returning to Eporo after closing school. The kidnappers shot at the bus and later…
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