Old, New Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender-CBN

BusinessNewsNigeriaOld, New Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender-CBN

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 10, 2023

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...

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

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

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 8, 2023

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,...

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

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

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 8, 2023

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...

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Samsung office in Abuja razed by fire

NewsNigeriaSamsung office in Abuja razed by fire

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 8, 2023

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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Irish chef Alan Fisher breaks Hilda Baci’s record, becomes GWR title holder

FoodLifestyleNewsNigeriaIrish chef Alan Fisher breaks Hilda Baci’s record, becomes GWR title holder

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 8, 2023

Irish chef Alan Fisher has unseated Nigeria’s Hilda Effiong Bassey as the world record holder for the longest cooking marathon, the Guinness World Records, GWR, said Tuesday. Fisher cooked for 119 hours 57 minutes to break the 93 hours 11 minutes record set in May by Bassey, who is known on social media as Hilda Baci. Nigerian cooking queen Hilda Baci has been dethroned 😳 Alan Fisher from Ireland cooked for an incredible 119 hours...

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Kogi: Nigerian Army conducts “show of force” ahead of guber election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi: Nigerian Army conducts “show of force” ahead of guber election

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 6, 2023

In readiness and commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the upcoming off-cycle gubernatorial election, the Combined Force for Operation Safe Conduct has been launched in Kogi with a show of force. The operation was officially flagged off at the Headquarters 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Parade Ground Chari Maigumeri Barrack Lokoja on Monday, by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi. The GOC, stated that the flag...

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Court grants Naira Marley and Sam Larry bail

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCourt grants Naira Marley and Sam Larry bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2023

A Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State has ordered the release of singer Naira Marley and music promoter Sam Larry on bail. The duo were taken into police custody over their alleged involvement in the death of Mohbad, Naira Marley’s ex-signee who passed away under mysterious circumstances on September 12. The bail conditions, according to Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, are for the suspects to provide three sureties and forfeit their international passports to the court. The...

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TRANSCRIPT: Despite S’Court’s ruling, Datti and I remain committed to birthing a new Nigeria – Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTRANSCRIPT: Despite S’Court’s ruling, Datti and I remain committed to birthing a new Nigeria – Peter Obi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2023

Nearly two weeks after the Supreme Court validated the presidential election petition tribunal’s affirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s election, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has aired his reservations. At a press conference on Monday, Obi said though he lost in court, “This end is only another beginning in our quest for the vindication of the hope of the common man for a better country.” Read the transcript of Obi’s speech below. Protocols, Fellow...

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France to return $150 million stolen by Abacha to Nigeria

NewsNigeriaWorld NewsFrance to return $150 million stolen by Abacha to Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2023

The French government has made its intention to return looted public money running into $150 million [N117,232,500,000] to the Nigerian government. The money was stolen by former military president General Sani Abacha and stashed away in France. Catherine Colonna, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, said France is returning the money to strengthen the France–Nigeria partnership. “We will start discussions with the Nigerian administration to allocate these $150 million to development projects that...

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Britain warns citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, and others

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBritain warns citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, and others

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 6, 2023

The British government has advised British nationals against travelling to Borno, Yobe Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States of Nigeria over potential terrorist attacks. An advisory on the UK government’s website updated on Saturday [Oct. 4] says “There is a high threat of criminal and terrorist kidnap throughout Nigeria”, also warning that “incidents of banditry and inter-communal violence frequently occur throughout Nigeria. Attacks can...

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