TIN
4 Aug
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has concluded plans to undertake a Retail Dutch Auction System (DAS) to mitigate foreign exchange demand for eligible transactions through authorised dealers. The bank, in a recent circular, directed all deposit money banks (DMB) in the country to furnish it with a comprehensive list of outstanding legitimate…
Latest
3 mins ago
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a system upgrade and maintenance of its passport portal for applicants within the country. In a public notice issued on Sunday through its 'X' page, the NIS assured the public that other services, including passport applications for Nigerians abroad, remain fully operational during the maintenance period. The…
10 mins ago
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has enhanced its leadership capacity by inducting two seasoned professionals, Prof. Ahmed Mora and Paul Usoro, SAN, into its Board of Directors. Ms. Uzoma Nwofor, Senior Communications Manager at IHVN, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Nwofor said that the move was expected to bolster…
17 mins ago
The Edo State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) over the weekend inaugurated a new set of executives to pilot the party's affairs for the next four years after a successful state congress, which was held in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Mr. John Agbaje was re-elected as the State Chairman, alongside…
26 mins ago
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said one of the biggest challenges in the efforts to stabilise the Nigerian economy is inflation. The minister, who stated this during a recent media interview, also noted that following the measures adopted by the government, there is a resurgence…
36 mins ago
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has expressed its commitment to supporting young creatives as they strive for self-reliance. The ministry made the commitment at the empowerment programme for schoolgirls in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) as part of activities to mark the 2024 National Creativity Week (NCW). No fewer than…
54 mins ago
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised alarm over the rising tide of new drugs disguised under disturbing street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stated that the awareness became necessary after recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano revealed the widespread abuse of hazardous substances among youths.…
58 mins ago
Mr. Luka Nizassan, Etsu Kwali, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has rated FCT Minister Nyesom Wike high on school rehabilitation and upgrade across the territory. Nizassan stated this in an Interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. NAN reports that Wike had on March 21, 2024,…
1 hour ago
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the families who lost their relatives to the devastating Niger explosion. A ghastly explosion involving a fuel tanker claimed the lives of no fewer than 80 people in Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, on Saturday. While reacting to the news of…
1 hour ago
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has cancelled the election in Ondo West Local Government Area (LGA). ODIEC Chairman, Joseph Aremo, revealed that the election was cancelled after an outdated version of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) logo was spotted on the ballot paper. Aremo confirmed that the election has been rescheduled to…
1 hour ago
An unidentified man has lost his life while attempting to vandalise electrical cables on a transformer located along Ribadu Square in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The spokesperson of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the body of the deceased has been taken…