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Just last Tuesday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at the end of its 298 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting continued its policy of tightening the monetary policy by raising the Monetary policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 27.5 per cent, from 27.25 per cent. MPR is the benchmark interest rate that determines…
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Nigerians were shocked after seeing a video on social media showing the lifeless body of a security guard, who three mastiff-type dogs killed on November 5, 2024. Reports had it that the dogs strayed from their owner's compound and attacked the guard on night duty at Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, in the Lekki area of Lagos.…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The Director, Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, made this known on Sunday in a statement on the official X account of the commission. The inquisitions, which…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, upon his return from Brazil, for smuggling 700 grams of cocaine concealed in his stomach. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…
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Retired civil servants, otherwise known as ‘senior citizens,’ are advising workers still in service to start preparing for retirement immediately upon receiving their appointment from the government. Some of them have lamented the struggle after leaving the service, and some believe that the contributory pension scheme should be stopped so they can focus on their…
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Badan Enterprises Ltd, owner of 500 acres of land, has dragged Dangote Sugar Company, the Nasarawa State government, and Awe Local Government Area to court over non-payment of compensation for land ceded to Dangote Sugar Company. Black Peak Chamber, counsel to the plaintiff in the suit at the State High Court, disclosed that the plaintiff…
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The French embassy's physical health experts have emphasized the importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet as essential components for enhancing cardiovascular health and promoting overall well-being. They noted that engaging in frequent physical activity not only strengthens the heart but also improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart disease. This call…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for denying discussions with Senator Ned Nwoko regarding the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP). Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, the group's national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the governor’s statement as a deliberate attempt…
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Some residents of Kajola town in Oke Ero Local Government, Kwara State, have threatened legal action against the state government for allegedly installing a monarch who is standing trial. The newly crowned monarch was dragged to a magistrate court in March by some princes and ruling houses for allegedly parading himself wrongly as the Edemorun…
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President Bola Tinubu has again restated his administration's unflinching determination to root out all forms of security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also reiterated his resolve to stabilize the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and contribute to peace in Africa in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads…