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Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has on Friday, September 22, 2023, formally assumed duty, in an acting capacity, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pending his confirmation by the Senate. This, according to a statement by Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, the …

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Sept. 22, 2023 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of Petrol increased from N189.46 in Aug. 2022 to N626.70 in Aug. 2023. It made the declaration in its Petrol Price Watch for Aug. 2023 released in Abuja on …

Lagos, Nigeria, September 21, 2023:  The Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, will serve as the Chairman of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). This was disclosed by the chairman of 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni, in …

Fidelity Bank’s upcoming trade expo tagged, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC Houston), has received a major boost as the Mayor, City of Houston, Sylvester Turner, has termed it, “A catalyst to support bilateral trade between Nigeria and Houston; and an opportunity for the Houston community and the …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has disclosed that the Agency is set to reopen the Lokoja office, as part of efforts towards harnessing the Blue Economy, enhancing collaboration, while also promoting Research and Development. The DG who made this …

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, Sept 21, 2023 The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Thursday apologized to Gov. Godwin Obaseki and asked for his forgiveness if he has offended him unknowingly to enable them finish well and strong. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shaibu has …

By Taiye Olayemi/Deborah Akpede/Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Sept. 21, 2023 Nigerian musicians, Davido, Zlatan and Falz,  were among celebrities who joined the candlelight procession in honour of late singer, “Mohbad”, on Thursday in Lekki, Lagos. Also at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Sept. 21, 2023 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says it will appeal against Wednesday’s judgment by the Kano State Election  Petition Tribunal that upturned the election of its Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf. Acting Deputy National Chairman of the party, Prince Nwaeze Onu told a news conference on Thursday …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept 22, 2022 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday departed New York after attending the 78th session high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu, while in New York, participated in some of …

Following the G-20 summit held in India, I have been amused by the debate about whether or not Nigeria should be more than a guest again at the next G-20 meeting in Rio, Brazil. If South Africa is a member, why not Nigeria? How do you offer Africa’s largest economy …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 21, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians in the U.S. to rise above failure by having a change of mind set for success in all their endeavors in life. Tinubu gave the advice at the Presidential Townhall Meeting with Nigerians in the diaspora …

A gathering with a difference, the Sub-Saharan African Business And Investment Summit (SSABIS) will hold in New York, United States of America (USA) on Monday, September 25, 2023. According to the organizers, the Summit, which holds at the 21st Floor of the Consulate General of Nigeria, Nigeria House, New York, …

By Aminu Garko Kano Sept. 20, 2023 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has rejected the ruling of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that voided his election and declared his opponent the winner. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tribunal on Wednesday declared Dr Nasiru Gawuna of …

Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso skipper, Abdoulaye Zongo, has revealed their plan to defeat Rivers United FC of Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) second leg tie on October 1. Etoile Filante were held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Rivers United FC in the first leg of their …

By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State), Sept. 20, 2023 Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election has urged Nigeria leaders to embrace ethical leadership as a way of moving the country forward. Obi said this in Nsukka on Wednesday, during a lecturer …

Drug trafficking and cultism are two of the major challenges facing Nigeria’s youth today. Both problems are complex and have deep roots in the country’s social, economic, and political landscape. Drug trafficking Nigeria is a major transit point for drugs destined for Europe and North America. The country’s porous borders …

Foreign Scholar, Bryan Clayton Chitwood recently had an interview with Nigerian Poet and journalist, Uzor Maxim Uzoatu. Below are experts of the engaging dialogue. Q: Could you tell me a little about where you grew up and how you came to poetry? A: I grew up at Onitsha, the famous town …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New Jersey, Sept. 20, 2023 The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria met with critical stakeholders in Princeton University, New Jersey, U,S. to attract investment into the Nigerian education system. The meeting, aimed at building and bridging the skills-gap needed in promoting Nigeria’s …

All is set for the mega crusade of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in New York, United States of America (USA) holding tomorrow, Thursday, September 21, 2021. The General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, who is already in town, will be ministering alongside other anointed ministers …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 19, 2023 South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has called for diplomacy to address military takeovers on the continent of Africa. Ramaphosa made the call in his statement to the General Debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters on Tuesday in …

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) was barely three weeks in office, this column had cause to demand that he make haste on insecurity. That call came a bit early, considering that PBAT had not settled down to work and was yet to form a cabinet. However, it was actually …

By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Sept. 19, 2023 MTN Nigeria has entered into a partnership with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Investment Ltd. and Propel Sports Africa to sponsor the Nigerian league. Andrew Ekejiuba, Media Officer of GTI Investment Ltd., said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 20, 2023 Cuban President Miguel  Bermúdez has called for a “just global contract” in the face of rising hunger and poverty. Bermúdez told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday in New York that the  developing countries would continue their decades-long fight for a more …

President Bola Tinubu delivering his speech to UN General Assembly in New York/ UN Photo By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 20, 2023 Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called on world leaders to affirm democratic governance as the best guarantor of the sovereign will and well-being of the people, …

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo with some Tech Founders at Vibranium Tech City By Funmilola Gboteku/ Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Sep. 19 , 2023 The U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, says the U.S. government will be investing in small, medium, and large enterprises to boost Nigeria’s economy. Adeyemo disclosed …