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Nigerians groan as CBN slams N100 on ATM withdrawal
The introduction of fresh N100 per N20,000 transaction by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns about a fresh burden for an already impoverished populace. The apex bank announced a major revision to its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, effective March 1, 2025, eliminating the extant three…
Read More »Dangote Refinery reduces diesel prices by 5%
By Deborah Nnamdi Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of its diesel by 5 percent to N1,020 per liter from N1,075 to impact the lives of customers and Nigerians. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more…
Read More »Policemen on mufti should not bear arms – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that policemen in mufti (not wearing uniforms) are no longer eligible to bear arms. Egbetokun, who issued the directive on Monday, in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, said, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian…
Read More »SERAP sues Tinubu over N167bn contract fraud
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu for not prosecuting contractors who allegedly took N167 billion from 31 government agencies without completing any projects. The Attorney General, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Olawale Edun, were also joined in the suit. The…
Read More »Two Zamfara terrorism lynchpins eliminated – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has confirmed the deaths of two notorious terrorist leaders, Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu, in Zamfara State. He announced this during the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Gen. Musa explained…
Read More »Police arrest man over alleged $597,000 romance fraud
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) said its operatives had arrested a suspect for over $597,000 in romance fraud. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. Adejobi said the suspect was arrested for allegedly…
Read More »FG introduces 12-year basic education model
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has announced the scrapping of all Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools in the country and introduced a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model after which a Nigerian child can aspire to higher education. With this development, the Nigerian Government is seeking…
Read More »Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy – World Bank
The World Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has confirmed that Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) despite the challenges faced by its private sector. Speaking at the Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) and Stakeholder Engagement in Abuja on Thursday, Dr. Diop…
Read More »Okpebholo suspends Attny General, LGA Chair over financial misconduct
From Ishemienor Uwagor, Benin city Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo jas suspended the chairman of the state Local Government Service Commission, Hon Damian Lawani over alleged ‘financial infractions’. The suspension was contained in a terse press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilo, made available…
Read More »EFCC raids national Hajj commission HQ over alleged N90bn fraud
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out a raid at the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja on Tuesday, following allegations of fraud and fund misappropriation. The raid occurred at 11 a.m., leading to the detention of NAHCON’s…
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