Nigeria

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) had commended the Federal Government’s initiative in subsidising 50 per cent of transportation fares for commuters during the yuletide along 22 major routes across the country.

The BAT Vanguard has faulted the notions held in certain quarters that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu imposed his will on the warring groups split along the lines of Governor Siminalaye Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. Led by Mr Olusola Olofin, the group in a statement explained that…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his deputy, Philip Shaibu on Friday, congratulated the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the occasion of the annual Igue Festival in Benin on Thursday.

A Niger Delta based entrepreneur, Mr. Richard Akinaka, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the timely and successful re-opening of the Port Harcourt Petroleum Refinery

The Nigerian Army Council on Thursday approved the promotion of a large number of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General respectively. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, announced in a statement that 47 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General. Nwachukwu…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday urged residents not to lose hope due to the challenging times in the state, and the country at large.

The Enugu State Police Command on Friday evening announced the arrest of seven suspected criminals including a former local government Councillor for various offences in the state. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement said that operatives recovered firearms, ammunition, a motor vehicle, and other exhibits from the suspects. "The Commissioner of Police Enugu State…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has rolled out the implementation of the Integrated Market Revenue Management System (IMRMS), a purpose-built digital platform, to capture the informal sector, especially market traders in the federal government's tax net. The FIRS is partnering with the Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN), the umbrella body for all trading…

Lagos State government has cleared articulated vehicles restricting vehicular movement and indiscriminate parking along Cele bus stop inward Tincan Port axis. Jubril Gawat, media aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the operation on his X handle. According to Gawat, Friday, December 22, at 12:30 am, the General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan…

The former Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been accused of operating 593 bank accounts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, where Nigerian funds were allegedly kept without authorization by the CBN's Board and Investment Committee. A report by a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Jim Obazee, disclosed how billions…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to banks and Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators over an alleged conspiracy that is hindering the availability of cash in the country. The CBN's statement follows reports of banks and PoS operators cooperating to limit cash withdrawals and hoard Naira notes. CBN spokesperson Sidi Ali Hakama, however,…

Lining up, they receive some rice, dried beans and other basic foodstuffs, whose soaring prices have left millions in Nigeria facing a bleak Christmas.