Banks Blame CBN for Worsening Cash Shortage
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has blamed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the worsening cash shortage across the country. ASSBIFI President Olusoji Oluwole highlighted that the CBN’s failure to meet the cash demands of commercial banks, combined with retailers profiting from cash sales, has exacerbated the […]
Tinubu attracted $1bn to our free zones – OGFZA CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s push for alternative energy sources has drawn over $1 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority’s (OGFZA) Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in Akwa Ibom State within the last 17 months, according to OGFZA CEO Bamanga Jada. At a sensitization program on compressed […]
20 Tips for Safe Holiday Travel in Nigeria
As the festive season approaches, traveling in Nigeria requires more than just picking a destination—it demands careful consideration of safety due to a surge in security challenges and road accidents nationwide. Highways are often congested with vehicles, including heavily laden trucks, and patience on the road may wear thin. To ensure a secure and enjoyable […]
Trump focuses on ending the Russia-Ukraine war
United States President-elect Donald Trump has identified the Ukraine crisis as his top priority upon taking office next month. In an interview with French magazine Paris Match, Trump described the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as a critical issue, highlighting the heavy casualties on both sides with hundreds of thousands of soldiers killed. While acknowledging […]
US embassy issues new guidelines for Nigerian visa applicants
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa application process, effective January 1, 2025. Applicants with scheduled interviews will now be required to visit the US Consulate General in Lagos twice. The embassy, in a statement on its official X page, explained that the new process aims to streamline visa […]
2027 Election: Obi and Atiku alliance can’t unseat Tinubu. – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as a threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. APC National Publicity Director Bala Ibrahim stated that the opposition lacks the cohesion and strategy to challenge the ruling party effectively. Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, […]
Court Denies Yahaya Bello Bail
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in his N110 billion money laundering case, citing procedural lapses. Justice Maryanne Anenih ruled that the bail application, filed before Bello’s arraignment, was premature and legally invalid. Bello’s counsel argued for his release, citing his track record, but the […]
Federal High Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50M Bail
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail set at ₦50 million with a surety owning landed property. The case, involving allegations of criminal defamation against Aare Afe Babalola, is adjourned until January 29, 2025. Farotimi, accused of defaming Babalola in his book on Nigeria’s justice system, was previously […]
Benue Judiciary Protests Over N75,000 Minimum Wage
Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Benue State chapter, have locked up the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi in protest over the non-implementation of the N75,000 new minimum wage. Our correspondent observed union members barricading the gate and preventing entry into the premises. According to Assistant Secretary Jooli David, the […]
Jay Z Denies Allegations of Assault in Lawsuit Against Diddy
American rapper Jay Z has publicly refuted allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, as claimed in an amended lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges that the incident occurred at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe claims she felt disoriented […]
