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The CBN’s Plan To Redesign The Naira: 6 Facts You Should Know
April 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday announced that it would be redesigning the ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 notes. Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, disclosed this at a press briefing. Read more about Business According to the apex bank, the new notes will begin circulating on December 15, 2022. However, the old notes will remain … Continue reading The CBN’s Plan To Redesign The Naira: 6 Facts You Should Know
BREAKING: CBN To Redesign the Naira Notes
April 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed its plans to introduce newly redesigned naira notes for N200, N500 and N1000. Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja Wednesday. Read more about News According to the governor, the major reasons for the redesign are the significant hoarding of … Continue reading BREAKING: CBN To Redesign the Naira Notes
Buhari Signs Startup Bill: What It Means
April 19, 2022
After much back and forth, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian Startup, passed under law as the Nigeria Startup Act (2022). What began as a meeting between stakeholders and the federal government has now materialized into actual law. Read more about News In a statement released by the minister of communications and … Continue reading Buhari Signs Startup Bill: What It Means
Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Nominated To Succeed Boris Johnson As UK’s Prime Minister
April 19, 2022
Following the resignation of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK on 7 July 2022, 46-year-old Nigerian-born woman, Kemi Badenoch among seven otherrs has been tipped to succeed Boris as Prime Minister. Similarly, other nominees who received at least 20 nominations to become the UK Prime Minister include Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, … Continue reading Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Nominated To Succeed Boris Johnson As UK’s Prime Minister
Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed Emerges As Peter Obi’s Running Mate
April 19, 2022
After much consultation and nationwide exploration, the Labour Party has finally announced Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as Peter Obi’s running mate. This statement, however, is yet to be officially announced by either the presidential candidate of the party or the party itself. But influential supporters cum inner caucus and firsthand informants of the Labour Party … Continue reading Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed Emerges As Peter Obi’s Running Mate
Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Monday And Tuesday As Public Holidays
April 19, 2022
The celebration is the biggest Islamic festival in Nigeria. Read more about News As part of celebrations marking the Eid-el-Kabir, the federal government has declared Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12, 2022, as public holidays. This information was made public through a public statement from the Ministry of Interior and signed by the Permanent … Continue reading Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Monday And Tuesday As Public Holidays
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2022 BET Awards: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Woman To Win Best International Act
April 19, 2022
Tems has established a presence as one of the biggest Afrobeats stars in global music. She has collaborated with international acts such as Drake and Justin Bieber. Read more about News Superstar singer TemiladeOpeniyi, popularly known as Tems made history on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, USA after emerging the … Continue reading 2022 BET Awards: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Woman To Win Best International Act
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Ckay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ Is First Nigerian Song To Hit Diamond Status In France
April 19, 2022
At the age of 26, Ckay has established his presence as one of the fastest-rising global acts in Afrobeats since ‘Love Nwantiti’ shot him to the limelight in 2021. Read more about News Nigerian singer and producer Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known by the stage name Ckay has made history after his hit track ‘Love Nwantiti’ … Continue reading Ckay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ Is First Nigerian Song To Hit Diamond Status In France
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2023 Elections: Fresh Voter Registration Hits 10.4 Million
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have trooped to registration centres to partake in the exercise as they look towards deciding their future in 2023. Read more about Politics As Nigerians continue to partake in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that fresh registration hit 10,487,972 by 7:00 am on Monday, June … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Fresh Voter Registration Hits 10.4 Million
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INEC Confirms Extension Of Voter Registration Exercise
April 19, 2022
The electoral body is yet to decide on the duration of the extension. Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has confirmed that it will extend the June 30, 2022 deadline for the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise. Despite confirming the extension, INEC did not disclose the new duration for the deadline. … Continue reading INEC Confirms Extension Of Voter Registration Exercise
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Court Orders INEC To Extend Voter Registration Deadline
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have complained that the June 30 deadline is hard to meet as long queues have become the norm in registration centres. Read more about Politics On Monday, June 20, 2022, the Federal High Court in Abuja served the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) an interim order which restrains the Nigerian electoral body from carrying … Continue reading Court Orders INEC To Extend Voter Registration Deadline
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Nigerian Senate Recommends Fuel Tanker Driver For National Honour
April 19, 2022
There were no casualties recorded due to the driver’s bravery and courage. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has recommended a brave tanker driver identified as Ejiro Otarigho to President Muhammadu Buhari for National Honour. In a bid to avert a tragic fire incident that would have cost numerous lives and properties, Mr … Continue reading Nigerian Senate Recommends Fuel Tanker Driver For National Honour
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MTN Plans To Deploy 5G In Nigeria In H2
April 19, 2022
The Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has announced their plans to deploy the fifth-generation network in Nigeria during the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme on Wednesday 27th April in Lagos. He said, “Nigeria is probably the first, maybe the second, to do a proper 5G spectrum auction with enough bandwidth to … Continue reading MTN Plans To Deploy 5G In Nigeria In H2
Easter: FG Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays
April 19, 2022
The government has urged Christians to pray for the country during celebrations. As Christians continue with preparations for Easter celebrations, the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18, 2022, as public holidays. This information was contained in an official statement on behalf of the government by the Minister of Interior Rauf … Continue reading Easter: FG Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays
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INEC Extends Continuous Voters Registration Timeline In South-Eastern Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The sit-at-home in Southeastern Nigeria has affected the exercise. Nigeria’s ruling electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in the Southeast region of Nigeria. This information was made public by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Enugu State, Dr Emeka Ononamadu, during an … Continue reading INEC Extends Continuous Voters Registration Timeline In South-Eastern Nigeria
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