The Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative (API) of American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, has announced plans to reach out to like-minded peace builders and committed stakeholders in Kaduna and Plateau to restore peaceful coexistence. This is contained in a statement issued…
President Muham madu Buhari has approved the appointment of Fatima Waziri- Azi,Ph.D as Director General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). This is sequel to a recommendation of the Hon. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with globally recognized essayist, academic and author, Professor Adebayo Williams, as he turns 70 September 9, 2021. The President saluted the almost 50 years of scholarship, university teaching, and contribution to public discourse that Prof…
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has denied issuing a sit-at-home directive in the Southeastern part of the country ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Imo State on Thursday. There have been reports that the secessionist group, during…
Enugu State governor, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday swore in Hon. Justice Afojulu Raymond Ozoemena, as the state’s Acting Chief Judge. This followed the retirement of Hon. Justice Ngozi Priscilla Emehelu, the immediate past Chief Judge of Enugu State, from…
Family of late corps member receives death benefit from NYSC,Chikwado Ezuruike, alongside four others died in an auto crash while on their way to NYSC orientation camp in Katsina on July 28. Family of late corps member receives death benefit…
The Bayelsa State Government and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Wednesday entered into a purchase agreement to ensure regular power supply to the Government House complex in Yenagoa and environs. NCDMB operates a 10-megawatt gas-powered independent…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained that there would be a convergence of the current multiple exchange rates despite the depreciation seen in the black market. The CBN Director of Monetary Policy, Hassan Mahmud, said this during a…
Access Bank’s digital lending revenue has increased from N1 billion in the first half of 2019 to N5 billion in the first half of 2021, indicative of a growing appetite and increased adoption of digital lending. The transaction value grew…
By Kayode Tokede The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in the country to improve on all bulk payments and transfers systems to ensure transparency. CBN’s Director, Payment System Management Department, Mr…
