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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licenses of 4,173 Bureau de Change (BDC) operators across the country. The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday by Sidi Ali Hakama, the acting director of corporate communications at CBN. The decision comes as a result of the operators’ failure to comply […]
Following a rigorous voting process, Prince Abiodun emerged victorious, securing over 70 percent of the votes from Nigerians, according to Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson, Chief Creative Officer/Chairman Editorial Board of Silverbird Group. The official presentation ceremony will take place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos State, at 6 pm. Governor Abiodun’s nomination for the award […]
The Benue State Police Command has taken action to seal off the All Progressives Congress (APC) State secretariat in Makurdi. The force intervened to prevent the scheduled political meeting led by Mr. Austin Agada and his executives, slated for Friday, March 1 and 3, 2024. The meeting, organized by the APC executives with selected stakeholders […]
THE family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, yesterday, announced a 6-day arrangement for his burial rites, alongside Chizoba, his wife; and Chizi, his son. Recall that earlier this month, Wigwe was involved in a chopper crash in the United States of America, alongside Chizoba and […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended thirty-six (36) individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The operation, carried out by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC, unfolded on Monday, February 26, 2024, targeting locations in Gbokoniyin and Yetedo areas of Abeokuta. The arrests came as a […]
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals has been officially announced. Football giants Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are set to clash in highly anticipated matchups over the weekend of March 16/17. Manchester United is scheduled to lock horns with arch-rivals Liverpool at the iconic Old Trafford stadium, promising an intense showdown for fans […]
The House of Representatives has voted against a proposed bill that aimed to amend critical sections of the constitution pertaining to presidential and gubernatorial elections. Sponsored by Awaji-inombek Abiante of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the bill sought to make it mandatory for presidential and gubernatorial candidates to secure more than 50 percent of the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian banks have issued urgent notifications to their customers, emphasizing the need to update their bank account information with their Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) before the impending deadline of Friday, March 1, 2024. Failure to comply with this directive may result in customers being […]
No fewer than 100 people have so far benefited from the ongoing Free Surgical Intervention Programme initiated by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The programme kicked off on Monday with the registration of patients, while surgical operations started in earnest on Tuesday. The surgical procedures are taking place across the six State Hospitals […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Federal Government has moved to allay fears of job losses following the implementation of the long-awaited Oronsaye Report. After twelve years of deliberation, the government has approved certain recommendations from the Oronsaye Report aimed at reducing the nation’s governance costs. This decision entails merging […]
