- Economy
BREAKING: CBN lifts foreign exchange restrictions on importation of 43 items
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday finally lifted the foreign exchange restrictions it placed importers of 43 items eight years ago. The CBN in a statement signed by Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, the director of corporate communications of the bank, said a significant change has been made in the foreign exchange market policy. Importers who were previously restricted from…
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Abiodun to swear in new commissioners, special advisers tomorrow
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun will swear in commissioner designates and special advisers on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, on Thursday. The statement read, “The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will tomorrow , Friday 13th October, 2023, swear in Commissioners-designate and Special Advisers. “The event which…
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Abati blasts Obi over ‘attention seeking’ press conference on Tinubu’s identity
Reuben Abati, a renowned journalist and former presidential spokesman, has lambasted the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his press conference on President Bola Tinubu’s identity and academic records. Abati, speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show which he co-hosts on Thursday, described Obi’s press conference as unnecessary and attention-seeking, and advised him to consider a career in evangelism instead…
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Ifeanyi Ubah dumps YPP for APC
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), defecting from the Young Peoples Party (YPP). The letter announcing Ubah’s defection to the APC was read on the floor of the Senate by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District gave irreconcilable differences in the YPP as his reason for leaving the party, saying…
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Preliminary assessment of challenges facing the CBN, By Olayemi Cardoso
In his inaugural address, the President conveyed the urgent need to “clean up” the CBN and its Monetary Policies. As a first step to this task, Mr. President’s appointment of a special investigator into the affairs of the CBN is currently underway. Further to the clean-up exercise, the President deemed it necessary to bring in new leadership to the helm…
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- National News
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Olukoyede new EFCC Chairman
President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. His aappointment was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale. Mr. Ola…
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Alake: Nigeria Mining Week 2023 to showcase the potential of the mining sector
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced the preparations for the 8th Edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, 2023, which will take place from October 16 to October 18, 2023. The Nigeria Mining Week is an annual event that aims to celebrate and uplift the Nigerian mining sector, which plays a pivotal role in diversifying the economy…
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APC slams Peter Obi for echoing Atiku’s lies about Tinubu’s credentials
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for “echoing Atiku Abubakar’s lies” about President Bola Tinubu’s identity and academic credentials. In a press conference on Tuesday, Obi accused Tinubu of lying about his identity and his degree from the Chicago State University (CSU). He demanded that the President reintroduce himself to…
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Atiku Abubakar’s certificate forgery allegation: More posers for Dele Momodu, By Ismail Omipidan
I admire Chief Dele Momodu’s passion and unwavering support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the current Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. However, the air he claims has been cleared over the lingering controversy surrounding Atiku Abubakar’s educational background is still hanging. I implore him to go back to our former Vice President after reading this piece for more…
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