February 2023

2023: What we’ll do if thugs snatch BVAS – INEC

Ahead of the February and March general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has revealed actions it would take if the Bimodal Voter Registration Systems, BVAS is snatched by thugs on election day. The Commission’s Deputy Director of Information…

IMF urges CBN to extend deadline

Story by Olaleye Aanuoluwapo The IMF has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the deadline of February 10,2023 for withdrawal of old Naira notes. In light of hardships caused by disruptions to trade and payments due to the…

Nearly 7,000 confirmed dead in Turkey after quake

The number of dead in Turkey after Monday’s earthquake has risen to nearly 7,000, according to official figures. In Turkey, about 6,957 people have died and more than 38,000 have been injured, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)…

Developing countries must be proactive in the 4IR – Pantami

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has called on member nations of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) to be proactive in pursuance of the organisation’s objectives. Professor Pantami made the call today Sunday 5th…