Naira scarcity
21 Dec
The House of Representatives has charged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to find a lasting solution to the lingering cash shortage
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China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the new tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from China, the WTO said on Wednesday. “China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. in regard to new tariff measures applied by the U.S. on goods originating in China,’’ the organisation…
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A delegation of Yobe Government officials led by Alhaji Baba Wali, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), is in Morocco to explore partnerships in fertilizer production and other critical sectors. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs in Damaturu on Thursday. He…
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The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has received proposals for the creation of 31 new states across the country. This was disclosed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu after reading a letter from the committee during plenary on Thursday. He outlined the constitutional conditions that must be met before any…
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A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of two men, Umar Yunusa and Ja’eh Usman, in a correctional centre for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s 15-year-old daughter. Yunusa, 30 and Usman, 35, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, did not take the pleas of the defendants,…
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Citizens, under the umbrella of Concerned Residents of Kaduna, have petitioned Governor Uba Sani over the prolonged power outage in the state following the strike by workers of Kaduna Electric. The electricity outages in the state, which have entered their third day, have taken a toll on the socio-economic life of the people, prompting…
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Some child rights advocates and members of the Child Protection Network Nigeria (CPN), Oyo State chapter have urged stakeholders and governments to ensure an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Thursday. The interviews were on the…
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Nigeria’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources remain largely untapped, in spite of their enormous potential in the blue economy. Analysts argue that, if properly harnessed, the sector could drive substantial economic growth and sustainability. They believe Nigeria stands to benefit greatly from the blue economy, unlocking new opportunities for prosperity. According to the World…
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The Panama Canal Authority late on Wednesday, denied any changes to transit fees after the U.S. Department of State said U.S. government ships would no longer pay to use the canal. “The government of Panama has agreed to no longer charge fees for U.S. government vessels to transit the Panama Canal.’’ The Department of State…
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London's Grenfell Tower -- scene of Britain's worst residential fire since World War II -- is set to be demolished seven years after 72 people died in a blaze there, survivors and families of victims said Thursday.