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 In its latest move to further rein in inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to mop up a total of N200.322 billion from the Nigerian banking system through a special Open Market Operation (OMO) at the rate of 16 per cent per annum. Rising from a …

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has stated that, the acquittal “of the Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) of corruption charges suggests serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system, and means that a complementary and supportive mechanism in the form of a UN-backed …

It is no longer news that Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has signed the N7.44 trillion 2017 appropriation bill into law. Prof Osinbajo signed the budget inside his conference room at Aso Rock, Abuja, in the presence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented cheques totaling N924.7 million to 1, 438 beneficiaries of the Employment Trust Fund (ETF) scheme initiated by his administration to provide entrepreneurs, artisans, traders and others with capital to boost their businesses thereby reducing unemployment and increasing wealth among the people. …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Niger Delta Development Commission  (NDDC) as presently constituted is a fund raising commission for politicians who want to run elections.  The governor reiterated his call on the United States Government to establish a Visa Office  in Port Harcourt  to cater …

The hot news these days is the current notice given by some Northern ‘youths’ under the aegis of Coalition of Northern Youth Groups for the Igbo to leave the 12 Northern states by October 1 2017. The group claimed their action was a response to the persistent demand for Biafra …

The reconstitution of the grazing reserve management committee, was in the interest of all and not intended to harm anyone or group, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, said on Wednesday. The governor who assured all the states’ citizens, especially those from the Eastern Senatorial Zone that no Bill has been sent to Kogi …

Professor Ben Obumselu, who was laid to rest on Friday  June 9, 2017, at his hometown, Oba, in Anambra State, remarked in a 1990 article: “Every man is a lover and follows the Muse.” He meant to point to the legion of human compulsions and fixations, and placed in hierarchical …

The Lagos State Government has filed an amended charge before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere against the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Richard Nyong and others over alleged negligence in the events leading to the collapse of a building in Lekki area of the State on March …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has said the on-going construction of the multi-billion dollar Egina Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) project will increase the knowledge base of NIMASA as a safety Administration and enhance its regulatory capacity. The Director …

As part of its commitment to reward participants with exciting prizes in its ongoing ‘Family Fortune Promo’, Access Bank Plc has delighted 20 of its customers who were the first set to take part in the Promo. These gifts include rechargeable fans, microwave ovens among others. The surprise gifts to …

The Bill for protection of Whistle Blowers is a vital tool against the war against corruption in Nigeria as it will greatly enhance disclosure of information on corrupt persons when it is passed by the National Assembly, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has said. Describing it …

The planned arraignment of Mohammed Adoke, a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Dan Etete, a former Minister of Petroleum, for involvement in the $1.1 billion Malabu oil scandal, could not go on, June 13, 2017 as they were again absent in court. The Economic and Financial Crimes …

 The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC) has released the guidelines for the proposed psychiatric examination of traffic lawbreakers in the country. Scheduled to begin nationwide on July 1, the test will focus on life threatening traffic offences namely, use of phone while driving, route violation, traffic light violation, dangerous driving …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, has described as tragic and saddening the loss of lives of two policemen in the accident involving his convoy at Essene Junction in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on June 1, 2017. Mr …

The director general of the Voice of Nigeria, Chief Osita Okechukwu, has praised Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his “bipartisan approach to governance,” noting that it has brought immense development to the state and given everyone a sense of belonging. Chief Okechukwu stated this during a courtesy visit …

  The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, has approved the appointment of a renowned Media Consultant and Fellow of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Chief Folu Olamiti and eight others as management board of the Anglican Church Television.   Olamiti was former Editor and Group Managing Director …

The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have concluded arrangements to help over 15 million Nigerians in diaspora to trace their roots back home through the Badagry Diaspora Festival scheduled to hold between August 23 and 25, 2017. Speaking at a news conference jointly addressed at the Bagauda Kaltho …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Rivers  people are insisting on true federalism because they crave a country where all federating units are allowed to develop in line with their respective potentials and resources.   The governor emphasised  that the demand for true federalism simply means that Rivers people believe …

The Board of Trustees of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) has appointed Dawn Dekle, Ph.D., as president, effective July 1, 2017.  Dr. Dekle was selected after an international search and was endorsed unanimously by the Board of Trustees to assume the leadership role for the university. Mr. Akin Kekere-Ekun, …

Olam International, the leading agri-business group operating from seed-to-shelf in 70 countries of the world recently launched the best in class and latest micro extrusion technology fish feed, Aqualis in Abuja. Aqualis, the first offering from the animal feed investment of Olam International, has a high nutritional content and the …

An association of graduate nurses in Nigeria has commended Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for undertaking to foot the medical bill of one of their members, Maryam Abubakar, who is suffering from liver cancer and is due to undergo surgery in India. In a letter addressed to the Governor signed by …

The Naira is set to be given further lift in the forex market with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s injection of another $418 million into various segments of the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. This is coming on the heels of a cumulative $2.2bn boost …

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to diversify and grow the economy through the mining sector, saying that growth currently being recorded in the sector is an indication that government is on the right path. Speaking, while declaring open the inaugural National Mining …

Traders in Enugu State under the auspices of the Enugu State Amalgamated Traders Association (ESMATA) will Thursday, June 15, 2017 organize a solidarity rally in support of the good works of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in transforming the state despite the severe economic challenges in the country.   The traders said …