Israel vows to continue Gaza attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza in spite the U.S. threat to halt some weapon shipments. Netanyahu in a public speech posted today on his official X account, said “no amount of pressure” will stop Israel from “defending itself” and “If Israel is forced to […]
CBN to withdraw ambiguous 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy
Members of the House of Representatives have asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw the circular directing financial institutions to commence implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy According to the Green House, the CBN is to withdraw the initial circular, describing it as “ambiguous”, and “issue a more understandable one”. Honourable […]
FG announces expansion of National Fire Academy Sheda
The Federal Government has announced the expansion of the National Fire Academy Sheda, in Abuja, the training arm of the Federal Fire Service FFS, saying it would on May 28 begin the groundbreaking of several projects at the academy. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, after inspecting some ongoing […]
Senate okays the Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
The Senate has approved the death sentence as penalty for drug traffickers in the country, as it passes through the third reading, the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill. The proposal was adopted today when the Senate dissolved into a clause-by-clause consideration of a report from Senator Tahir Munguno, Chairman of the Committees on Judiciary, Human […]
TUC Threatens Nationwide Shutdown over Cybersecurity Levy
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to shut down Nigeria’s economy if the Federal Government fails to reverse the cybersecurity levy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Reacting to the directive from the CBN to commercial banks and other financial institutions, the congress in a statement today signed by its president, Festus Osifo, […]
FG to inaugurate Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State
The Federal Government has concluded plans to inaugurate the Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State. In a statement, the Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Rebecca Adamu, said the dry port would be opened by President Bola Tinubu at the Funtua IDP project site, with the inauguration billed for Thursday […]
USAID says it has supported Nigerian health care system with over $2b
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says it has supported Nigeria health care system with over one point two billion dollars in maternal health, HIV medications and Child Nutrition. Its Country Director Mrs. Melissa Jones who stated this in an exclusive interview on Classic FM 97.3FM emphasized that the USAID is in partnership […]
NNPC cautions against Panic buying of petrol, assures of availability and supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has once again urged motorists to refrain from panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. This comes as the nationwide supply and distribution of the product continues to improve. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement said the queues at filling […]
A security guard has been reportedly shut at Drake’s home in Toronto, Canada according to authorities on Tuesday
According to Inspector to Paul Krawczyk of Toronto Police at press conference said Police officers were called to the home about 2 a.m. local time Tuesday, where they found a wounded man who was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Mr. Krawczyk noted the security guard was working outside the gate at the home […]
NLC rejects CBN directive on electronic transfer levy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005) per cent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers. Its President, Joe Ajaero, stated the NLC position in a statement on Tuesday in reaction to a recent circular issued by the CBN, mandating banks and payment service […]
