Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Meets Wives Of Governors
The Federal Government has announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Renewed Hope’ Empowerment Initiative, aimed at supporting petty traders across the thirty-six states of the federation. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu who revealed this during a meeting with the wives of state governors, who also doubles as the State Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, […]
Customs Suspend Import Duties, Taxes On Essential Food Items
The Nigeria Customs Service has suspended import duties and taxes on essential food items. This was revealed in a video posted on X, by the Customs Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, where he said the suspension is to make food items affordable for Nigerians. He acknowledged that the global inflation is affecting nations including Nigeria, […]
Organisers Reject IGP’s Proposal For Confined Protests
Organisers of the planned #EndBadGovernance nationwide demonstrations slated for August 1 have rejected the proposal by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for confined protests. At a meeting with the organisers on Tuesday, the IGP suggested confined protests in identified locations and advised against street rallies. However, one of the lawyers for the Take […]
NFF Declares Flying Eagles Head Coach Position Vacant
Nigeria Football Federation is in search for a new head coach of the Flying Eagles, last led by Ladan Bosso. The Federation has opened applications for the position, noting that interested candidates must possess at least a CAF B License, must have been in football coaching for at least five years, be conversant with Nigeria’s […]
Ethiopian currency falls sharply after big policy change
The value of Ethiopia’s currency has fallen by 30% against the US dollar after the government relaxed currency restrictions,according to one the country’s biggest banks, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. The government reversed its long-standing policy of fixing the exchange rate in a bid to secure a loan of $10.7bn (£8.3bn) from the International Monetary […]
FEC Approves Sale of Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery and others in Naira
The Federal Executive Council has approved the sales of crude oil to local Refineries in Nigeria, Including Dangote Refinery to be denominated in Naira at a fixed exchange rate. Announcing this after the FEC meeting on Monday, the Special Adviser on Revenue to the President and FIRS Chairman, Zack Adedeji explained that the strategic intervention is […]
Shettima Urges Nigerians To Shun Planned Nationwide Protests
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored Nigerians to shun the planned nationwide protests scheduled to begin on August 1, 2024, saying it is time for unity and focused development in the country. According to him, protest has never been a solution for nations to solve their challenges, but rather an avenue for destruction of human […]
Lil Wayne Accused Of Dissing Drake
It’s no longer new how often the internet overanalyze bars. Obviously, rap verses that would have gone unnoticed back in the day have become sources of speculation and debate. Especially when it comes to Drake. However, the Toronto rapper is a master of subliminals, and as such, anybody related to him is investigated by fans to […]
NAIJA102.7FM Rap Shakabula Will Take Place Today
The Eight edition of the NAIJA102.7FM Rap Shakabula will take place today Friday May 26th. Young selected rappers will do battle for the ultimate prize, which would include a studio session with music producer Krizbeats for a song which would also be broadcast consistently. Sponsored by Jagermeister (yay-ger-meister), Lovely and spices small chops, Bukka Hut, […]
Paris set for its first Olympics in 100 years
Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost their 2024 Paris Olympics Games opener by a lone goal to the Canarinhas of Brazil. Nigeria came into the game on the back of an impressive showing at the 2023 FIFA World Cup and an eight-game unbeaten run. Nigeria’s next game is against world champions Spain on Sunday 28th of July […]
