Niger State Governor clarifies misconceptions regarding the state’s stance on the mass purchase of food items from the state to other states in the country
While speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, governor Bago said he only stopped bulk purchases of food from local markets to neighbouring countries, adding that food items purchased in the state markets were not stopped from being taken to other states. He highlighted the challenges faced by local farmers, including exploitation by middlemen and […]
FRSC directs its Commanding Officers to step up nationwide enforcement against overloading of vehicles and night trips
The corps also said it would engage stakeholders to eduate them on the dangers inherent in the acts. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali-Biu, who gave the directive in a statement on Monday said the two crashes on Monday that led to the death of 17 people reinforced the need for the FRSC to go […]
House of Reps set to issue warrant of arrest on Executive members of Binance
The House of Representatives is set to issue a warrant of arrest on the Executive Members of Binance (crypto currency platform) who were absent at the investigative hearing held today at the National Assembly. During the investigative hearing, Hon. Isa Dogonyaro, a member of the committee on Financial Crimes, moved a motion on the need […]
UMG acquires Mavin; Ghana announces film incentives; ‘Iwaju’ is out on Disney+
February: a short month, but full of wins for African Sports and Entertainment, from AFCON, to the Grammys, the Super Bowl, the Berlinale Film Festival, the Annie Awards and even the Michelin restaurant guide. But the biggest winners might be Mavin Records’ investors, who have arguably achieved the biggest exit in African entertainment history when […]
Rivers United zoom into quarter-finals in CAF Confederation Cup
Rivers United came from a goal down against Ghana’s Dreams FC to navigate their way into the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals after securing a late 2-1 win. The result meant the Port Harcourt club finished second in Group C with 12 points from six games. Dreams FC topped the standings with the same number of […]
Chad’s interim leader confirms candidacy in this year’s presidential poll
Chad’s interim president, Mahamat Idriss Déby, has announced he will run in this year’s long-awaited presidential race. His candidacy was endorsed by representatives of the political groups that make up his coalition, For a United Chad, which claims to include over 200 parties. The military leader’s announcement comes just three days after his main rival […]
Nigeria Customs grant 90-day payment window for regularising import duties on vehicles
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has announced a 90-day window for regularising import duties on specific categories of vehicles. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Sunday, Customs noted the initiative applies solely to vehicles imported into Nigeria where the requisite customs duty has not been fulfilled or vehicles detained […]
The crypto trading platform Binance may be hit with a heavy fine by the Federal Government over allegations of influencing the country’s forex crisis
The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed this in an interview with the BBC, said Binance profited substantially from its “illegal transactions” in Nigeria while the nation suffered huge losses. He noted that Binance is not registered in Nigeria and has no presence in the country, yet […]
Train operations on Port Harcourt to Aba route to start by the end of March
The Federal Government has said train services on Port Harcourt to Aba route will start operation by the end of March. Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) Fidet Okhiria, who disclosed this in Port Harcourt after leading a delegation to test-run the reconstructed Eastern Narrow Gauge Rail line, said workers were currently putting finishing touches […]
Vice President urges Nigerians to protest as a result of the economic challenges in the country
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians who take to the streets to protest the current economic challenges in the country, to act responsibly while at it. Speaking in Lagos at the 29th pre-Ramadan lecture organised by the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni on Sunday, March 3, 2024, the Vice President, represented by his Special […]
