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 […]
President Bola Tinubu assures global investors that his administration would remove all obstacles hindering ease of doing business in Nigeria
Speaking at the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum held in Doha on Sunday, Tinubu urged genuine investors to report to him directly, any official who obstructed progress or asked for bribe in the course of any dealings in Nigeria. The president said that Nigeria was ready for serious business as his administration would deal with […]
President Tinubu Inaugurates Lagos Red Line Rail Project
President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated the Red Line Rail Project in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the city’s transportation infrastructure. The intra-state rail service, spanning 37 kilometers, aims to enhance mobility within the city and improve transportation efficiency. During the inauguration, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing the nation’s infrastructural development. […]
Super Falcons Vs South Africa Showdown Gets 2024 Olympic Qualifier Dates, Venues
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will entertain old foes South Africa in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games final round qualifying fixture in April at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, with the second leg billed for the Mbombela Stadium on April 8. The Super Falcons defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 on aggregate to seal […]
Tanzania to Host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting
The government of Tanzania has declared its readiness to host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, scheduled for March 4, in Zanzibar. Amb. Pindi Chana, Tanzania’s Minister of Constitutional, Legal Affairs and Chair of the 2024 Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, in view of the country’s preparation for the […]
NCC issues directive to telecom service providers to bar phone numbers that are not linked with NIN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecom service providers to bar subscribers who have failed to link their phone numbers to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) on or before February 28, 2024. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Aminu Maida, who gave the directive through the Director of Public Affairs, […]
Prepaid meter upgrade to be free of charge to customers within EEDC franchise network in South-East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says prepaid meter upgrade is free of charge to customers within the company’s franchise network in South-East. Its Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, who made this known to newsmen yesterday, said that it was regrettable that some yet-to-be identified individuals were going about extorting unsuspecting customers […]
Edo Deputy Governor storms PDP national headquarters in Abuja, demands for certificate of return
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu yesterday stormed the PDP’s national headquarters in Abuja, demanding the party’s CERTIFICATE OF RETURN for the governorship election. Shaibu was declared the winner of a “parallel PDP governorship candidate for the state” while Asue Ighodalo won the main election. Although the PDP had presented a certificate of return to […]
