Security Forces Surround Emir Sanusi II’s Palace, Limit Access

Tension is rising in the ancient city of Kano as police have barricaded the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. This restriction has prevented him from attending a royal ceremony in the Bichi Local Government Area. The event was

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December 6, 2024

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Bookstores Run Out of Stock of Dele Farotimi’s Book

Bookstores have reportedly run out of stock of the book “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System” written by activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. Global retail giant Amazon has also listed the book as its number-one best-seller in global politics. Published in July

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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FG sacks Togo, Benin degree holders from MDAs

The Federal Government has fired some civil servants with degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. The directive affected federal workers who graduated from the institutions from 2017 to date. The Director of Information and Public Relations in the

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December 5, 2024

Economy·News

2024 Banker Awards: Zenith Bank Crowned ‘Bank of the Year’ in Nigeria

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4,

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, and over 100 other passengers narrowly escaped a tragic incident when a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri International Airport. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday when the

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy

OPEC+ Extends Oil Supply Cuts Through March

Several OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed Thursday to extend oil supply cuts for three months through March to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude. The decision had been widely expected, though dissension

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy

Liquidity Crunch Hits Nigerian Banks: Borrowing from CBN Falls by 44.9% in November

Amid liquidity challenges in the financial sector, Nigerian banks borrowed an estimated N9.97 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in November 2024, about 44.90 per cent Month-on-Month (MoM) decline from the N18.09 trillion reported in October 2024, a report by

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy·News·Politics

Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – Akpabio

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, noting that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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Five Reps Members Dump Labour Party For APC

As plenary resumed at the House of Representatives on Thursday, five lawmakers of the Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They are Esosa Iyawe (Edo), Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), and Daulyop

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy

Bitcoin Hits $100,000 For First Time As Traders Cheer Trump Pick

Bitcoin broke $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders cheered Donald Trump’s decision to pick a crypto fan to head the US securities regulator, reinforcing optimism the new president will push through measures to deregulate the sector. The cryptocurrency soared through

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

News

Just In: Senate Suspends Controversial Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

The Nigerian Senate has suspended deliberations on four contentious tax reform bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, following widespread public outcry. The bills, which had been under review by the Senate Committee on Finance, have been put on hold to allow further

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

Economy

Lafarge Africa Plc Reaffirms its Commitment Amid Transition

Lafarge Africa Plc Reaffirms its Commitment Amid Transition The Holcim Group announced that it signed an agreement to sell its 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa Plc to Huaxin Cement Ltd on December 1, 2024. This transaction marks a significant milestone, ushering in

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

Economy·News

Nigeria, South Africa Set Up Advisory Council to Strengthen Trade, Investment

Nigeria and South Africa have fully activated the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

Economy

10 Ways Tax Bills Will Enhance State Revenues — Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the Presidency on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi in an explanatory statement on Wednesday, has shed more light on the controversial tax bills. This was after President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, directed the National Assembly and the

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

Politics

Namibia Elects Its First Female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the SWAPO Party.

Namibia has elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, representing the SWAPO party, in a historic victory. This milestone was announced by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. It followed an election that saw a significant voter

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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Security Forces Surround Emir Sanusi II’s Palace, Limit Access

Bookstores Run Out of Stock of Dele Farotimi’s Book

FG sacks Togo, Benin degree holders from MDAs

2024 Banker Awards: Zenith Bank Crowned ‘Bank of the Year’ in Nigeria

Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

OPEC+ Extends Oil Supply Cuts Through March

Liquidity Crunch Hits Nigerian Banks: Borrowing from CBN Falls by 44.9% in November

Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – Akpabio

Five Reps Members Dump Labour Party For APC

Bitcoin Hits $100,000 For First Time As Traders Cheer Trump Pick

Just In: Senate Suspends Controversial Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

Lafarge Africa Plc Reaffirms its Commitment Amid Transition

Nigeria, South Africa Set Up Advisory Council to Strengthen Trade, Investment

10 Ways Tax Bills Will Enhance State Revenues — Presidency

Namibia Elects Its First Female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the SWAPO Party.

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