The University of Ilorin has announced that President Bola Tinubu, the institution’s Visitor, will unveil recently completed projects on October 23 as part of the university’s combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies. Graduates from the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 academic sessions … Continue reading Tinubu to unveil projects at UNILORIN on October 23
Customer complaints to five major Nigerian banks have surged by 117% year-on-year to reach 6,865,217 by June 2023, compared to 3,156,704 complaints during the same period in 2022. This significant increase in complaints was reported in the reviewed Lenders’ reports, … Continue reading Banks report 117% surge in customer complaints, totalling N326.11bn in claims
Representatives from the London Academy Business School and the University of Sunderland have initiated discussions with the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria regarding the establishment of degree programs in the country. A delegation from the University of Sunderland, led … Continue reading UK universities seek NUC approval for operations in Nigeria
In response to a decline in the value of the Nigerian Naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced measures to increase the supply of dollars in the foreign exchange market and has lifted the ban on 43 previously … Continue reading CBN boosts dollar supply and lifts ban on 43 items, including cement
Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled to disqualify Mr. Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State. The judge cited a breach of the … Continue reading High court disqualifies Timipre Sylva as APC candidate for Bayelsa governorship election
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a cautionary note, suggesting that the United Kingdom may experience five more years of elevated interest rates in a bid to curb escalating prices. The IMF anticipates that the UK will encounter the … Continue reading IMF forecasts five more years of high interest rates for UK
Polling stations in Liberia opened today at 8 AM GMT, with more than 2.4 million registered voters ready to cast their ballots in the general elections. Incumbent President George Weah is facing competition from 19 candidates. To secure the presidency, … Continue reading 10th Oct: Election day in Liberia
Operations for the withdrawal of French soldiers present in Niger are set to commence on Tuesday, accompanied by the Nigerien army, as announced by the military regime that seized power through a coup. This development comes at a time when … Continue reading French army initiates withdrawal from Niger amid political tensions
A Kenyan court has temporarily halted the government’s plan to send police officers to Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission to address the country’s ongoing security crisis. The UN Security Council recently approved a Kenyan-led multinational security force for … Continue reading Kenyan court temporarily halts deployment of police to Haiti
Several filling stations in parts of Abuja did not dispense Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, on Monday, leading to concerns of a potential fuel scarcity in Nigeria’s capital. In areas like Kubwa and Bwari in the Federal … Continue reading Israeli-Palestinian conflict sparks fresh fears of fuel price hike in Nigeria
New findings have raised concerns about the injection used to treat the late musician Mohbad, suggesting severe and life-threatening adverse reactions as well as deaths in multiple countries over the past two years. The preliminary report from Lagos Police Commissioner … Continue reading Injection used in Mohbad’s treatment linked to past death cases
The Borno State Police Command has apprehended a 37-year-old man named Hamisu Dauda for allegedly sexually assaulting a 62-year-old woman in the Shani Local Government Area of the state. During a briefing with journalists in Maiduguri on Monday, October 9, … Continue reading Man arrested for raping 62 year old woman in Borno
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern declaration of intent to eliminate Hamas, the Palestinian militant group responsible for the deadly surprise attacks over the weekend that resulted in hundreds of Israeli casualties. In a nationally televised address, … Continue reading What we will do to Hamas in the coming days will affect them for generations – Isreali prime minister
The Lagos State Government has decided to suspend the planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The announcement comes after a wave of controversy arose following the initial proposal for … Continue reading Lagos state government halts planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims
Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of State for Police Affairs, has reached out to the European Union (EU) for technical support to enhance the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and align it with global standards and best practices. This request was … Continue reading Minister seeks EU technical support to enhance Nigeria police
The Israeli military has declared that it has regained complete control of the border with Gaza. This announcement follows a weekend incursion by Hamas militants who breached defenses and unleashed a wave of violence in nearby communities, resulting in a … Continue reading Hamas claims control of Gaza border, Israeli military responds
Controversial Nigerian figure, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, famously known as Bobrisky, has shared the reasons behind his decision to transition from a man to a woman. Bobrisky candidly explained that he made this life-altering choice because he believed he would achieve … Continue reading Bobrisky reveals why he transitioned into being woman
The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw, scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast on Thursday, has the potential to group together powerhouse teams like Nigeria, South Africa, and Morocco, creating what could be termed a “group of death.” … Continue reading Potential AFCON Grouping: Nigeria and South Africa could face Morocco
Nairagram, a licensed International Money Transfer Operator, has announced a strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sebastian BDC, and Keystone Bank, aimed at addressing the ongoing foreign exchange liquidity crisis in Nigeria. The collaboration seeks to simplify and … Continue reading CBN licensed firm’s strategy to address FX liquidity crisis unveiled
In the second quarter of 2023, Nigeria experienced a substantial decline in portfolio investment, with figures dropping by a staggering 83.54% compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), titled ‘Nigeria … Continue reading Q2 sees 83.54% drop in portfolio investment – NBS
In a meeting held on Monday, domestic airlines, operating under the umbrella of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), urged the Federal Government to permit AON to obtain the necessary license for importing and distributing JetA1 aviation fuel. They called … Continue reading Domestic airlines call for jet fuel import license and forex access
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Tunde Lemo, has cautioned against adopting a free-floating exchange rate system for the Nigerian naira. The event, titled ‘Persistent unstable macro-economic environment: Any way out,’ saw Lemo express his reservations … Continue reading Clearing forex backlog vital for restoring naira confidence – Lemo
The Special Military Task Force, known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has apprehended 13 individuals involved in various criminal activities, including kidnapping, banditry, and rustling, across Plateau, Kaduna, and Bauchi states. Captain James Oya, the Media Officer of OPSH, reported … Continue reading Troops nab 13 suspects in kidnapping case, recover 279 cows
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted allegations of invading the residence of singer John Njeng-Ngeng, popularly known as Skales. The singer had claimed that EFCC officials arrived at his home with firearms, sticks, and hammers, breaking into … Continue reading EFCC denies invading Skales home
It has been confirmed that Lady Cathy Ferguson, the beloved wife of the legendary former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has passed away at the age of 84. Cathy Holding and Alex Ferguson’s love story began in 1964 while … Continue reading Lady Cathy, wife of Alex Ferguson, is dead
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