Days after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued an ultimatum mandating banks to ensure cash availability at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and banking halls, many Nigerians still struggle to access cash. The cash scarcity has pushed Point of Sale (PoS) operators to seek alternative sources of cash, such as markets and fuel stations. A … Read more

Following the panic caused by reports of the detection of a new variant of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 Variant XEC), the Federal Government has debunked the claims. A statement by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Saturday, December 7, said that there is no evidence to show that the disease was detected anywhere … Read more

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun Central Senatorial district has called on every Nigerian to keep faith with President Bola on the controversial Tax Reform Bills. Tele Oyegoke said the bill is aimed at reducing poverty across Nigeria boosting the nation’s productivity. He also urged every citizen of the country to … Read more

The 2024 Zuma International Film Festival (ZIFF) in Abuja launched with unparalleled glamour on December 1st, marking the highly anticipated premiere of Mai Martaba. As Nigeria’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards (Oscars), the film has already generated significant local and international buzz, solidifying its place as a landmark achievement in Nigerian cinema. The … Read more

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the alleged expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, a federal lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in a statement issued by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary, has declared the expulsion as null and void, … Read more

Oladele Bankole-Balogun has been appointed as the executive chairman of the Edo State Board of Internal Revenue by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Announcing the appointment, Umar Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government in a statement said other executive directors of the board are Deacon Idiake Patrick Akhimien (representing Edo Central), Hon. Mike Ohio Ezomo (representing … Read more

The leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has appreciated President Bola Tinubu for creating two ministries for the building sector. NITP’s president Ogbonna Chime also commended the president for appointing one of their own, Ahmed Dangiwa to serve as the first-ever minister of Housing and Urban Development. Describing the appointment as a … Read more

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said that many states in Nigeria are now enjoying 22 hours of electricity supply daily, thanks to the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Edochie, a controversial media personality, praised Tinubu as a “master strategist” and “silent achiever” who has brought about significant improvements in electricity supply and national security. … Read more

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has said the tax reforms being put out by President Bola Tinubu are long overdue for the country. The minister made the disclosure on Saturday in an event themed “Tax Reforms: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance,” which was organized … Read more

The Rivers State Government has issued a seven-day warning to residents of Port Harcourt ahead of its planned demolition of shanties. The notice was issued by Mr. Evans Bipi, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Bipi expressed concern about the activities of scavengers at the Trans-Amadi industrial area, who … Read more