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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the guidelines for improved cyber security in Nigerian financial sector, especially among the Other Financial Institutions (OFIs). The circular to that effect which was issued by the Director of OFIs Supervision Department, Mrs. Nkiru Asiegbu, yesterday, set January 1, 2023, for compliance by all affected institutions. According … [Read more…]
While answering questions from lawmakers, during the Senate ministerial screening on Wednesday, Ekumankama Nkama from Ebonyi, admonished young Nigerians to tap into new areas of investment, so as to foster self-reliance and productivity, particularly in the country’s trade sector. He also spoke on the lingering strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nkama … [Read more…]
2023: Fayose abandons Atiku, demands power shift to South The former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, reaffirmed his commitment to power shift to Southern Nigeria in 2023. The former governor is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his party’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, is a core Muslim from Nigeria’s North-East. Fayose was one … [Read more…]
Senators on Wednesday confirmed the seven ministerial nominees forwarded to the upper legislative chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari last week. President Buhari had on June 21 forwarded the list of the nominees to the Senate for confirmation. They will replace seven ministers who resigned from the Federal Executive Council in May to pursue their 2023 … [Read more…]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the United Nations (UN) continued support of Nigeria’s electoral system and closely monitor the 2023 General Elections against any form of manipulation. The party’s acting Chairman, Amb Umar Damagum, made the appeal while receiving a team of Special Representatives of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, led by … [Read more…]
THE Senate has disclosed that a high powered delegation would leave to the United Kingdom following the arrest of the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice following the alleged purported Organ harvest against the Ekweremadu’s. Speaking on Wednesday shortly after a Closed door session of the Senate, the … [Read more…]
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, revealed that the Federal Government, through the Nigerian High Commission in London, has stepped into the ongoing saga involving a former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, over his alleged involvement in organ harvesting. Lawan also revealed that some senators have been detailed to head to … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari is embarking on a state visit to Portugal at the invitation of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the Presidency has said. According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari, who will hold official talks with his Portuguese counterpart, will be conferred with … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, invited the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and his counterpart in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to brief it on issues relating to the ordeal of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Nwanneka, who are detained London. Also to brief the House through its … [Read more…]
Three people were burnt to death in Kogi state when a tanker laden with diesel burst into flames as the driver suddenly lost control while many others sustained injuries. The crash occurred on Monday evening at 8:17pm at Felele , Lokoja opposite Living Faith Church when a tanker conveying flammable material ( diesel) burst into … [Read more…]
THE NATIONAL DEBATE ’22: Olu of Warri Receives TND’22 Team …Assures team of support and presence Chibuzo Eneanya, Awka As preparations and consultations for THE NATIONAL DEBATE ’22 progresses, a Paramount Traditional Ruler in the South-Southern part of Nigeria, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri, on Thursday received THE NATIONAL DEBATE’22 … [Read more…]
Many residents of Abuja have accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of making it difficult for would-be voters to register for the Continuous Voters Card (CVR). On Tuesday in Abuja, the residents claimed they left their homes as early as 4:00 a.m. to be registered only for “INEC to announce they were not working … [Read more…]