Benin Republic foils coup attempt, arrests commander, ex-minister
Benin Republic prosecutors say they have foiled a suspected coup attempt scheduled to take place on Friday. In a statement on Wednesday, Elonm Metonou, special prosecutor at Benin’s court…
Elumelu, McCain address Africa’s youth unemployment, hunger crisis at UNGA79
Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu hosted a reception with Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, to highlight youth unemployment and hunger in…
Why independent marketers can’t buy petrol from Dangote – PENGASSAN
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has offered reasons why independent marketers are unable to purchase petrol directly from Dangote Refinery. The President of…
Banky W relocates to US with family
Nigerian R&B star, Bankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has relocated to the United States with his family. The Empire Mates Entertainment boss revealed the move on Instagram,…
UNGA 79: Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the…
Five police officers die in Kano auto crash
The Police command in Kano has confirmed the death of five officers in a road accident at Karfi town in Kura LGA of the state. Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesperson of…
CBN to supply N1.4trn to ease cash in banks, says Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says N1.4 trillion will be distributed in the next three months to aid cash flow within the banking system. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN governor,…
Banditry: Zamfara gov reports defence minister to NSA
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday, said the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and President Bola Tinubu were aware of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello…
CPPE to CBN: Hike in interest rate detrimental to investments, economic growth
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says the latest hike in interest rate by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is detrimental to investment and economic…
FG revises consolidated salary structure for minimum wage implementation
The federal government has approved the upward review of the consolidated public service salary structure (CONPSS). Ekpo Nta, chair of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), announced…
