Distinguished Guests to Commemorate the CBN’s 65th Anniversary The forthcoming event, set to take place in Abuja, will host a distinguished gathering of financial experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. The presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso underscores the significance of this celebration. Both these eminent personalities are expected to share…
Nigerian Refineries Face Crude Oil Importation In a significant development for the Nigerian oil industry, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is considering the importation of 110,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Venezuela or Saudi Arabia to operate the upcoming Kaduna Refinery, scheduled to begin operations next year. This move reflects the…
“I’d Rather Get You Sacked Than Lose My Job,” Festus Keyamo Warns Aviation Chiefs In a stern and uncompromising address to the chief executives of aviation agencies under his Ministry, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, declared, “I’d Rather Get You Sacked Than Lose My Job.” The message was delivered during a…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, 4th November 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, Governor Fubara of Rivers State has publicly apologized to the people of the state following a recent political crisis that engulfed the region. This crisis, which began with an alleged impeachment plot, resulted in a tumultuous incident at the Rivers House…
Crypto magnate Sam Bankman-Fried was escorted out of a Manhattan courtroom, leaving his parents in tears, as he was found guilty of a litany of charges. The trial and subsequent verdict have sent shockwaves through the financial and cryptocurrency world, setting a precedent for accountability in the ever-evolving digital finance sector. Defense Expresses Disappointment, Vows…
In a recent press statement issued on November 2, 2023, Isa AbdulMumin, PhD, Director of Corporate Communications on behalf of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), addressed concerns regarding the alleged scarcity of cash in the country’s banking system. The CBN has responded to reports of cash shortages in banks, ATMs, Points of Sale (PoS)…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has struck a historic deal with StarTimes, a renowned media company, to broadcast the country’s league matches to homes across Nigeria. The five-year broadcast agreement, valued at a staggering N1.6 billion, promises to transform the landscape of Nigerian football. This momentous contract was officially confirmed during a contract signing…
In a shocking turn of events, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced that it is currently in discussions with officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the arrest of 69 suspected Internet fraudsters, a significant number of whom are students of the university. This development has sent shockwaves…
Imo State, Nigeria – The Imo State Police Command has issued a statement addressing allegations of the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, in Owerri. The controversy arose as Comrade Ajaero was in Owerri as part of the NLC’s efforts to mobilize workers for a mega protest rally…
Cori Bush, a prominent voice within the Democratic Party, faced harsh criticism from minority leader of the House Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries, due to her controversial stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Hakeem Jeffries corrected the record by stating that “”Israel is not conducting an ethnic cleansing campaign.” House member of “The Squad” representative Rep. Cori Bush,…
