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02/12/2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank from December 1.

CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organised by the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday advised bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank from

02/12/2024

The Bank of Industry (BOI) says a total of 14,776 business owners in Ebonyi have benefited from the Federal Government’s Presidential Grants scheme in the sta

02/12/2024

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalised.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says an official announcements will be made if and when price reviews on the products occur.

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalised. T

02/12/2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, discharged and acquitted no fewer than 50 persons alleged to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of allegations bordering on terrorism.

Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Nigerian Police Force failed, in its entirety, to established a prima facie case against the 50 defendants, including four women.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, discharged and acquitted no fewer than 50 persons alleged to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (

02/12/2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria.

The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on the NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of the drug to be February 2023 and June 2023.

It equally gave the expiring date of the drug as May 2026 and June 2026, as well as Batch No: 7225119 with NAFDAC Reg No: A11-0299.

The agency equally gave the manufacturer name and address as Strides Arcolab Limited, 36/7, Suragajakkanahalli, Indlavadi Cross, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore- 562 106, India.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefa

02/12/2024

The organised labour unions in Cross River says it is set for the industrial action as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the implementation of the new minimum wage.

The organised labour unions in Cross River says it is set for the industrial action as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the implementation of

02/12/2024

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is set to prosecute one Ismail Usman, a herbalist, who shot himself while testing his self-made bulletproof charm.

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is set to prosecute one Ismail Usman, a herbalist, who shot himself while testing his self-made bullet

02/12/2024

According to the statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula the governor who did not mention names pointed out that unending moves to undermine him, directly or by proxies, were unacceptable and detrimental to the progress of the state.

The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, has said there can be only one sitting governor at a time in a Nigerian state. Alia said this in a statement warn

02/12/2024

The Management of Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHCR) of Nigeria, has said tanker drivers are not showing up to load its products despite the refinery's capacity to evacuate 100 trucks in less than 5 hours.

The Management of Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHCR) of Nigeria, has said tanker drivers are not showing up to load its products despite the refinery's capac

02/12/2024

"Two hours after the fire started, men of the Federal Fire Service from EFCC and Sauka Station have finally extinguished the fire".

It was a sad scene at Abuja popular estate, Trademore, as fire guts a market. The estate located off the Umar Musa YarAdua/Airport Road, witnessed a fire inc

26/11/2024

The Katsina state government has allocated N95.9 billion for education development programmes in the 2025 fiscal year.

The Katsina state government has allocated N95.9 billion for education development programmes in the 2025 fiscal year. The Commissioner for Budget and Econom

26/11/2024

Police Command in Delta says five passengers have died in a boat mishap at Bennett Island in Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government of the state

26/11/2024

The Bauchi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), says it has disbursed N100 million loans to fast-track construction of improved latrines in rural settlements.

The Bauchi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), says it has disbursed N100 million loans to fast-track construction of improved latrines in

26/11/2024

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has distanced themselves from the self acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE) Simon Ekpa.

Ekpa was arrested alongside four others by the government of Finland over terror-related activities.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has distanced themselves from the self acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE) Simon Ekpa. Ekp

26/11/2024

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will need to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card, citing limited government revenue as the primary reason for the decision.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will need to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card, citing limited