Multichoice hikes DStv, GOTV prices after $72m forex loss
Broadcasting company Multichoice has jacked up the prices of its offerings in Nigeria days after announcing a $72m loss in its financial statement for the third quarter of the year.…
CBN warns banks of fake naira notes in circulation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned banks to beware of the circulation of counterfeit naira banknotes, particularly higher denominations, in major cities across the country. The warning…
FG warns against use of rapid test kits to screen blood for transfusion
The federal government has warned against using rapid test kits to screen blood meant for transfusion. Ali Pate, minister of health and social welfare, gave the warning on Friday at…
Adebutu, four others at large as FG commences prosecution on vote buying, money laundering
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Thursday commenced hearing of proceedings by the Federal Government against Ladi Adebutu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Zero allocation for Mambilla power project in 2024 budget
There is no allocation in the 2024 budget proposal for the project of the construction of the multi- billion naira Mambilla Hydro-Power plant at Gembu in Taraba State, Daily Trust…
PDP, NNPP, five others form coalition
A group of seven opposition political parties on Wednesday formed a new coalition in a bid to strengthen democracy in the country. The movement tagged the Coalition of Concerned Political…
Failed coup plot: Sierra Leone police invite former president for questioning
The Sierra Leonean police has invited Ernest Koroma, former president of the country, to assist in an ongoing probe into the security breach that rocked Freetown, the country’s capital city,…
Sanusi calls for NNPC audit, says president should not be petroleum minister
Muhammadu Sanusi II, a former emir of Kano, has called for the audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. He made this known during the Bank Directors’ Association…
Shettima visits victims of Kaduna bombing, says those found culpable will be punished
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says anyone found culpable of the recent bombing in the Tundun Biri community in Igabi LGA of Kaduna, will be punished. Shettima spoke on Thursday when he…
Naira sinks to N1,175/$ at parallel market
The naira, on Thursday, depreciated to N1,175 per dollar at the parallel section of the market. The rate is a 0.43 percent decrease from the N1,170 recorded on Monday.…
