The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed upwards the fees charged on Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals effective March 1. In a circular, CBN Acting Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department, John Onojah, explained that the revised charges will address increasing operational costs and enhance the efficiency of banking services. Under the new rules, customers … [Read more…]
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, hinted that the Committee on Appropriation may present its report on the 2025 budget for consideration and eventual passage by the upper chamber on Wednesday. Akpabio, who stated this while presiding over plenary on Tuesday, said the federal lawmakers might commence the consideration of the N54.2 trillion … [Read more…]
…say suspension engineered by APC backed Pro-Wike group led by Anyawu, Ikpeazu Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has urged Nigerians and party faithful to disregard the purported suspension of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Distinguished Senator Adolphus Wabara from the Party. The Coalition in a statement by its Spokesperson, … [Read more…]
The European Union (EU) and the Enugu State Government have committed to exploring potential partnership areas across the power and infrastructure sectors to drive economic growth and development in the state. This was disclosed by the Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Massimo De Luca, Tuesday, when he … [Read more…]
Drama ensued at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday morning as Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, told judge Binta Nyako to recuse herself from the trial. Mr Ejimakor said the request for her to quit the case again came from his client, who is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged members of the enlarged Abia State Executive Council to approach their assignments and governance with sense of urgency. Governor Otti gave the charge while declaring open a two – day retreat organized by the State Government for members of the enlarged Abia State Executive Council held at … [Read more…]
…Recalls Suspended Commissioners Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, EBSU. This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University. Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University. … [Read more…]
Muslims in the South-west have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Sharia courts in their states. This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ridwan Jamiu, over the ongoing contentious issue of Sharia courts establishment in Yoruba land. Dr. Jamiu, … [Read more…]
…Anambra has overtaken Enugu – Ugo Agballah Ewoh Doris, Enugu The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji has appealed to citizens of Enugu State to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The Minister made the appeal in an event held in Enugu on Friday, February 7, 2025 to receive Mr Basil … [Read more…]
US President Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden’s security clearance, barring his predecessor from receiving daily intelligence briefings as he continues a political revenge campaign throughout Washington. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence … [Read more…]
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for abduction, conspiracy, and extortion of unsuspecting victims. The dismissed cops are Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, with Force No. 501356,attached to Area Command, Aba. Others are Corporal James Daniel, Force No. 511844, attached to the Department of Operations, Umuahia, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, Force No. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). The Company, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said operations at WRPC was halted to carry out repairs for efficient service delivery. He added that routine maintenance is … [Read more…]