Old, New Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender-CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that all Naira notes issued by it remain legal tender. Isa AbdulMumim, CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications Department, clarified a statement on Wednesday against the backdrop of the reported scarcity of Naira notes across some major cities in the country. He said there is sufficient cash stock in all locations across the country. AbdulMumim stated that all branches of the apex bank across the country have been...

NIMC Clears Over Two Million Backlog Requests

The National Identity Management Commission has cleared backlog requests of over two million National Identification Number modifications. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, NIMC Acting Director General who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday said it aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance identity management services in the country. “We acknowledge the challenges many Nigerians faced in the past and appreciate the patience they have shown during this period. “We have cleared over two million outstanding NIN...

Moghalu to speak at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank and President of the Institute for Governance and Economic Transformation – IGET, has been appointed the Chairman of the Africa Private Sector Summit – APSS, a pan-African organization, with a focus on creating an enabling business environment in Africa. In the coming days, Moghalu will be the keynote speaker of the Joint African Continental Free Trade Agreement – AFCFTA private sector session, with the APSS,...

I’ll pray for Tinubu for the sake of Nigeria’s progress – Bode George

Decries high level of poverty in Nigeria Tells Tinubu to retrieve 2014 confab document Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has said that he will pray for President Bola Tinubu for the sake of the progress of Nigeria. George, who spoke during a press conference on Wednesday stated that since the legal battles have been put to rest, the country must move forward even though he agreed with...

Jonathan commiserates with Soludo over father’s death

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commoserated  with the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and the people of the State on the passing of his father Pa Simeon Soludo, who died at the age of 92. Jonathan described the exit of the nonagenarian as painful and urged Soludo and his family members to be comforted by the good name and legacies left by his late father. A statement issued by the former President’s spokesman Mr....

NLC and TUC threaten nationwide strike November 14 as strike cripples Imo

Nigerian workers under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, plan to boycott work next Tuesday, November 14. The decision was reached at a meeting of the National Executive Councils of both unions in Abuja on Tuesday. The planned strike is in solidarity with the ongoing labour strike in Imo State. The NLC and TUC on Tuesday directed all workers affiliated with the unions in Imo State to down...

Foundation Advocates For Establishment of Mental Health Desk In Police Stations

In a bid to improve the medical condition of members of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Mind Management Foundation has urged the Federal Government to set up a mental health desk in police stations across the country. Foundation’s Country Director, Barr. Arinze Emmanuel made the plea during a mental health awareness training organized for selected members of the police force in Lagos as part of activities marking World Mental Health Day. It was observed...

Over 4,000 Unsafe Abortions Averted In Nasarawa State

The Society for Family Health (SFH) says no fewer than 4,213 unsafe abortions were averted between 2021 and 2023 through the use of modern contraceptives across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. Dr Ibitoye Segun, the Senior Learning Advisor of the Society for Family Health (SFH), disclosed this at a one-day Adolescents 360 mid-project dissemination training in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. Segun explained that 54 maternal deaths and 228 child deaths were...

Kano Hisbah Board Fires Commandant

The Commandant-General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Daurawa says the board has fired one of its commandants and is investigating five others for undermining the fight against immorality and social vices in the state. Daurawa disclosed on Tuesday in Kano, the state capital, that the dismissed commandant was found to be involved in unethical conduct. He explained that the dismissed officer usually connived with “bad elements to perpetrate unholy acts in the state,” while...

Samsung office in Abuja razed by fire

A late-night blazing inferno has razed the Samsung office in Abuja to the ground, hours after a fire explosion was reported at the Canadian Embassy. The fire which started around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, authorities said, was caused by an artisan’s welding activities near a pile of empty, combustible cartons. The fire raged for over six hours before it was finally extinguished by a combined team of firefighters. Only the carcass of the two-storey building...

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