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CBN to sanction MfBs over late, non-rendition of statutory monthly returns

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged all Microfinance Banks (MfBs) to ensure prompt rendition of statutory monthly returns through FinA application. This is...

Moonsighting: Sultan declares Monday as first day of Ramadan in Nigeria

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared Monday, March 11,...

Kaduna government denies hiring private negotiator to free abducted school children

Kaduna State Government on Saturday dismissed a report that it hired a private negotiator to facilitate the safe return of children abducted from the...

1 officer killed as armed robbers attack 2 banks in Kogi

The Kogi Police Command on Friday finally confirmed the armed robbery attacks on two banks in Ayingba, where a police officer was killed. The State...

Rapper Drake loses chance to win $1.9m as Anthony Joshua demolishes Francis Ngannou

Canadian international rapper Drake has lost a chance to win $1.9 million from his massive 615,000 dollars bet on Francis Ngannou against Anthony Joshua...

Anambra governor, Soludo, appoints Abia, Osun indigenes as permanent secretaries

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has appointed 18 new permanent secretaries in the state civil service. Among the new Permanent Secretaries are two non-indigenes of...

287 Students Abducted from Kaduna Schools, Says Teacher

A teacher in one of the schools attacked by bandits in Kaduna State, Sani Abdullahi, has disclosed that a total of 287 students were...

Oluremi Tinubu, has called on state governors and lawmakers to prescribe capital punishment for kidnapping

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on state governors and lawmakers to prescribe capital punishment for kidnapping. She...

DSS has warned Nigerians to avoid crowded gatherings to avoid potential threats

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians to avoid crowded gatherings to avoid potential threats. In an advisory issued on Friday, DSS spokesman,...

Minister of State for Defence has directed the Defence Intelligence to go after those calling for military take over of power

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to go after those calling for military take over...

House of Representatives has resolved to assess the implications of the foreign exchange on the 2024 Appropriation 

The House of Representatives has resolved to assess the implications of the foreign exchange on the 2024 Appropriation Act. This follows the adoption of a...

APPLY: NFF begins search for super eagles head coach 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has started the search for a new head coach for the Super Eagles, about two weeks after Jose...

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Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

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Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...