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Emefiele, the CBN presidential candidate and Nigeria’s democracy, By Agbo Owolafe
Nigeria is always blessed with amazing individuals as Governors of her Central Bank. Counting from when I could clearly see the signatures and properly read the names of CBN Governors on our Naira notes, I can say that the individuals that have assumed the responsibility of managing the country’s treasury are somewhat decent and professional. Beyond professionalism, they are people-centred,…
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TRIBUTE: Ogechikamma,” it is God’s time that is the best, By Tetsekela Anyiam-Osigwe
During this difficult time in our lives, we are involuntarily called, once again, to examine life in all its complexity. This moment implores us to remember that we are not all-knowing. It reminds us of the deep uncertainty that God tells us that we must confront on our early sojourns while having an unshakable faith in Him and the mystery…
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Allow DSS continue its work, leave Fani-Kayode alone, APC tells Police
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Nigeria Police Force to leave former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode alone. The police had invited Fani-Kayode for questioning over his post on an alleged coup plot by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. But in a statement by it Director of…
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Supreme Court adjourns suit on naira swap till Feb 22, as PDP governors join as respondents
The Supreme Court has adjourned the suit challenging the deadline for the banning of old naira notes instituted by Kogi, Kaduna and Zamfara states till February 22. The court adjourned the case till the new date when the matter came up for hearing on Wednesday (today). Justice John Okoro led the seven-man panel that heard case. At the last hearing,…
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Presidency to make decision on old naira deadline after Supreme Court ruling today
President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN will decide on obeying the Supreme Court today, says the Presidency. “We wish to state that it is not true that the Federal Government or the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN have taken a preemptive action on the legality of currency as a legal tender in view of the pendency of the case before…
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Osinbajo inaugurates National Development Steering Committee, restates FG’s determination to achieve targets
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated the Steering Committee of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2025 noting that the aim is to lay a solid foundation for a strong base that will drive an effective implementation and produce a prosperous country. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari launched the National Development Plan on 22nd December, 2021. According…
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Henry Nwosu – Touched by an angel! By Segun Odegbami
This is an update, a responsibility I owe the world after my announcement of Henry Nwosu’s plight some months ago, and the developments thereafter. Permit me a little philosophy.In my humble understanding, the Creator stopped interfering in the affairs of His Universe following the completion of his work at the beginning of time. Thereafter, he gave his creations the free…
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Buhari canvasses suspension of blanket visa ban by UAE
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a lifting of the blanket visa ban clamped down on Nigerians by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The President canvassed this position on Monday during a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who doubles as the Emir of Abu Dhabi. President…
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Implementation of Naira swap policy political – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said the shoddy implementation of the naira swap policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is political and has worsen the living condition of the poor in country. Governor Wike stressed that the essence of government and its agency such as CBN, is not to inflict hardship on the masses, but to…
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How we bridged information gap between government, citizens – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said his ministry created different platforms to enhance communication with citizens as well as to feel their pulse on the policies and programmes of the Buhari Administration. The Minister stated this while presenting the achievements of his ministry at the final session of the PMB Scorecard Series (2015-2023) in Abuja…
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