More Pressure On Naira Ahead Possible Interest Rate Hike

Financial experts have said there are concerns that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) low net FX reserves and the defense of the naira sparked risk-off sentiments amongst foreign investors and limited inflows from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). Analysts at Cordros Security raised the point in its pre MPC notes ahead of the third meeting […]

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NPHCDA Hands Over Essential Drugs To Hajj Commission

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has handed over essential drugs to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for pilgrims embarking on Hajj this year. Speaking during the exercise on Sunday in Abuja, director general of the agency, Dr Muyi Aina, said the handover exemplified the federal government’s unwavering commitment to the […]

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Tinubu To Head 25-Man ‘Green Economy’ Panel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a 25-man committee to oversee the Green Economic Initiatives, with himself as chairman. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said this on Sunday in a statement signed on his behalf by Mr Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information and Public Relations […]

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U-17 WWCQ: Liberia stun Senegal, set up Flamingos clash

Liberia will face Nigeria’s Flamingos in the final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Liberian girls defeated Senegal 2-0 in the second leg of their third qualifying round contest. They lost the first leg 3-1 but sealed their passage on away goal rule. The Flamingos thrashed Burkina Faso 7-1 on […]

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The stakeholders emphasised the need for unity, collaboration, and political foresight to maintain the North West zone’s political dominance and ensure the region’s continued development and progress. They appreciated the resilience of the APC faithful and the populace in the North West zone, urging continued support for the government at all levels. The meeting commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to the fulfilment of his campaign promises to the Nigerian people.

At least seven people were injured when a one-storey warehouse collapsed in the Kasuwan Gwari area of Minna, Niger State, Saturday evening. The incident took place as a trailer was off-loading soft drinks into the building. Eyewitnesses stated that the warehouse, owned by a trader who supplies bulk soft drinks to supermarkets in Minna, gave […]

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North-West APC activates internal dispute resolution mechanism

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in the North-West has activated its internal dispute resolution mechanism to resolve pending issues. The decision was reached during the inaugural meeting of APC North West Stakeholders which held at Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna State. Members also agreed to chart the pathway to a more formidable zonal structure that […]

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UK Aviation Authority raises safety violation concern over Air Peace

The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority has raised safety violation concerns over Nigerian carrier, Air Peace. This is as the UK civil aviation authority wrote to Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority, stating that Air Peace has reportedly violated some aviation safety regulations. The development came barely three months after the Nigerian carrier commenced the Lagos-London route, […]

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Ex- Minister, Ajibola Afonja dies at 82

A former Minister of Labour and Productivity under the Interim National Government of Chief Enerst Sonekan, Prince Ajibola Afonja, is dead. Our correspondent learnt that the former Chairman of First Bank and native of Oyo town, Oyo State, died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, at 82. He was said […]

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