Sit-at-home: Abia places N25m bounty on killers of soldiers
The Abia government has placed a N25 million bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the state. On May 30, five soldiers of the Nigerian Army were reportedly…
Oil firms can sell 50% of repatriated export proceeds to authorised FX dealers – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says international oil companies (IOCs) can sell their 50 percent balance of repatriated export proceeds in the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market. CBN made…
I may apply for restoration of my U.S Green Card – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka said that following former United States President Donald Trump’s conviction, he might choose to apply for the restoration of his Permanent Residence, known as…
NCC directs telcos to audit billings, cites data depletion complaints
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says mobile network operators (MNOs) have been directed to audit their billing systems. NCC said the directive was issued to address consumer complaints about…
N’ Assembly disowns ‘bill seeking return of Nigeria to regional government’, ‘it’s not with us’
The national assembly has dissociated itself from a purported draft bill seeking to return Nigeria to a regional system of government. Nigeria practised the regional system of government after…
40 directors fail permanent secretary qualifying exam
At least 40 directors failed the qualifying examination for appointment to the position of permanent secretaries, it was learnt. Out of 92 directors who took the examination on May 27,…
Labour declares indefinite strike over minimum wage, electricity tariff hike
lThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s refusal to increase the minimum wage from N60,000. Confirming…
Tension as soldiers lay siege to Aba, markets shut
Tension is increasing in Aba, Abia State, as soldiers have taken over the city following the killing of five of their colleagues at a military checkpoint located at Obikabia…
GDP not enough to measure economic growth — AfDB
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President, African Development Bank, says an increase in the Gross Domestic Product must translate to job creation for youths to ensure growth on the continent.…
Family alleges cover up in Ajayi Crowther University student murder
The family of a student of Ajayi Crowther University, who was beaten to death by his colleagues inside the hostel, Alex Timileyin, have revealed shocking details to the…
