The naira on Monday fell by 2.8% against the dollar in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, despite the intervention read more Naira falls by 2.8% despite CBN’s intervention in FX market

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Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Kano has convicted and sentenced a make-up artist, Abdullahi Musa Huseini (a.k.a Amuscap) to six months imprisonment for naira abuse. He was jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on...

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Mr Jaja was arraigned alongside...

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O’tega Ogra, the senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on digital and new media, has debunked social media reports on sacking of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmoud Yakubu. The reports, which gained traction on...

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 The Rivers police command has denied firing tear gas at peaceful protesters in the state.   Earlier on Monday, demonstrators converged at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, to protest against the emergency rule in...

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Natasha Osawaru, the lover of singer 2Baba, has been removed as the minority leader of the Edo state house of assembly.   Osawaru is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a lawmaker currently representing the Egor...

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 The military president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said that it is impossible to name any that have developed under democracy.   He stressed that revolution is a prerequisite for development.   Traoré said this during a flag-raising...

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by...

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The federal government has ordered the management of federal higher institutions to publish their financial data and academic capacity before May 31, 2025. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, said all vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts must provide their annual budgetary...

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Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will not leave the party. Speaking on Monday, via Channels Television, Mr. Tanko debunked viral reports by...

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Nigeria has expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city. It was gathered that the announcement was made on Monday, following Nigeria Olympic Committee’s confirmation over its submission to...

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Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has released a new diss track, highlighting the ongoing difficulties faced by the citizens of Nigeria. The singer called out President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi, in the track, making strong statements about the...

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The protestors, who had gathered near the Transcorp Hilton in Maitama after being blocked from the Eagle Square and Federal Secretariat, were met with force by armed police officers deployed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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The protesters arrested include activists Bosede Imanah and Flagboy

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Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join hands in building the country, saying that the region won’t be part of any planned nationwide protest against government. The group warned that such demonstrations could trigger more...

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Some annuitants of African Alliance Insurance have lamented the non-payment of their annuity by the insurance firm, revealing its impact on their overall well-being. The retirees who spoke to The PUNCH revealed that they have been owed their monthly...

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Seaman’s Schnapps, Nigeria’s number one prayer drink, took pride of place as the official drink at the grand coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event, held at the...

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Findings by The PUNCH have revealed that Nigerian shipowners spend between $25m and $25m-$30m every year on dry docking vessels within West African countries. The President of the Nigerian Indigenous Shipowners Association, Mr. Sola Adewunmi, disclosed this in a...

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The Chief Executive Officer and Lead Innovator at Lalaa Consulting, Demola Aderibigbe, have warned that small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria must harness creativity and innovation if they are to thrive and compete with dominant industry players. Aderibigbe made...

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Over 50 Journalists who attended the event were also given opportunities to present story ideas they would develop after the training. The post VIDEO: Premium Times, CJID train Nigerian journalists on gender, healthcare, food security appeared first on Premium...

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken acquisition and began to deploy new AI powered security machines that read more FAAN’s new machine to replace Custom’s ‘controversial’ tables at MMIA

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Amid escalating trade wars that threaten France’s historic cognac industry, fifth-generation producer Christophe Fillioux is forging new paths for his read more Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Benue South in past elections, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has called on the people of Benue State, particularly the Idoma ethnic group to unite in the face of growing insecurity and support...

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The police earlier invited the emir to Abuja, the nation’s capital, for the interrogation. The post IGP withdraws Lamido Sanusi’s invitation, deploys operatives to interrogate him in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nigeria Police Force has called on organisers of a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025, to shelve the plan, saying that it is ill-timed and mischievous. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the movent being championed by the social group identified...

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Former Aviation Minister Chief Osita Chidoka visited Sterling Bank’s Abuja headquarters on Friday to open a personal account, following the read more Osita Chidoka opens Sterling Bank account following zero transfer fee announcement

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With the result, Rivers United moved up to 55 points, closing the gap on Remo Stars to five points, although the Sky Blue Stars still have a game in hand and sit on 60 points. The post NPFL Roundup:...

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Mrs Fakai said that Governor Uba Sani’s effort to make Kaduna State the skills hub of the nation is one of the ways of tackling youth unemployment. The post Kaduna partners Jobberman on skills acquisition, employment appeared first on...

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has suggested that Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is a key reason why the Red Devils have struggled to win trophies in recent years. Fernandes made the remark following United’s 0-0 draw with...

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Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba, has revealed that he has caught numerous wives of his friends and associates engaging in extramarital affairs with governors and wealthy politicians. He made this revelation during an appearance on the Outside the Box...

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