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‘Mama Boko Haram’ sent to prison over ‘N111m fraud’
A high court in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, remanded Aisha Wakil, better known as “Mama Boko Haram”, to a custodial centre in the state on Monday.
Cowry Asset: Forex market to witness stability in 2020
The foreign exchange (forex) market will witness stability in 2020, while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will continue to sustain its Open Market Operation (OMO) sales at high interest to continue to attract foreign investors.
Central bank defends naira with $16.56 billion In 12 months
Analysis of the regulator’s half year report showed that the apex bank defended the local currency with $8.28 billion through its direct intervention within the first six months of 2019. Financial analysis estimated that the same level of intervention, or even higher amount applied in accompanying six months ended December 2019.
Femi Falana: Use of presidential jet for private event by President Buhari’s family illegal
Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop members of his family from using aircraft in the presidential fleet.
Nigerians spent N7 billion on movies in cinemas in 2019
Nigerians spent almost N7 billion (N6,976,882,087) to watch films in the cinemas in 2019.
EFCC nabs currency counterfeiters, seizes N45 million fake notes
Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, suspected money-doublers, for being in possession of counterfeit Naira notes totaling about N45million.
2020 budget: Zamfara government to spend N7 billion on science schools
Zamfara Government has earmarked N7 billion for total renovation of its science schools and training of science teachers in 2020.
Sokoto governor warns against shortchanging beneficiaries of his empowerment programme
Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has warned the officials handling the disbursement of funds under the Sokoto State Government youths and women empowerment programme against shortchanging its beneficiaries
Cross River governor signs N1.1 trillion 2020 appropriation bill into law
Cross River Governor Ben Ayade on Tuesday signed the 2020 appropriation bill into law.
Central bank releases framework to address payment system
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday released the Nigerian Payments System Risk and Information Security Management Framework to guide the management of risks associated with the payments system in Nigeria.
Death toll in Kaduna gas explosion rises to six
The death toll from the gas explosion in Kaduna State has increased to six, the police have said.
Fire incidents: Oyo government to buy 10 fire-fighting trucks
The Government of Oyo State said on Sunday that it was set to acquire 10 modern fire-fighting equipment through a competitive bidding process.
NFF send warning to federal government about 2022 World Cup qualifiers
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent a warning to Federal Government about Super Eagles could boycott the 2022 World Cup qualifiers over unpaid bonuses and allowances.
Niger spends N20 billion on pensions, gratuities
The Niger State Government has said that it has expended well over N20 billion on the payment of pensions and retirement benefits to retirees in the state in the last four years.
CAC chief docked at CCT, gets bail on self-recognizance
The acting Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Lady Azuka Obiageli Azinge, was yesterday arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
Looters return loot to Benin market fearing curse of juju priests
Fearing being struck dead by the dreaded Ayelala juju deity, looters of goods at the burnt Ekiosa market in Benin City are said to be returning the stolen wares to the market.
Slash in bank charges excite Nigerians
Banks customers on Monday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its move in slashing various banks charges.
We are on same page with civil servants on new minimum wage – Oyo...
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Saturday that his government was on the same page with civil servants on the new N30,000 minimum wage for workers.
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Disquiet in Adamawa as Boko Haram snubs N50 ransom, kills CAN chair, pastor
Details emerging from the beheading of Michika local government Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman, Rev. Lawan Andimi, suggests that Boko Haram fighters turned down an offer of N50 million during negotiators before beheading the Christian community leader, who they abducted in the early days of January, the state CAN chairman, Bishop Dani Mamza has revealed.
Court convict ‘yahoo boy’ for defrauding American of $200
A Federal High court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State has convicted a 21-year-old internet fraudster, Arowolo Ariremako, for defrauding an American $200.
Frank Lampard determined to make his tenure successful
Frank Lampard is determined to make his tenure at Chelsea a successful one in order to silence the doubters who have criticised the Blues’ string of bad results.
Full list of Nigerian words in Oxford dictionary latest update
29 Nigerian words and expressions were added in the latest (January 2020) updates of Oxford English Dictionary.
EFCC chief decries UK’s refusal to extradite Diezani Alison-Madueke
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United Kingdom to extradite a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to face trial for alleged money laundering in Nigeria.
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Abdu Maikaba hails important Plateau United big win
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2022 WCQ draw: Super Eagles will be ready for any team – Samuel Chukwueze
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Governor Akeredolu: Amotekun one of many proferred solutions to our security challenges
The Governor of Ondo State and also the Chairman of the South West governors forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has hinted that the “Operation Amotekun” is one of the many solutions proffered by the South West governors to tackle security challenges in the region.