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The CBN’s Plan To Redesign The Naira: 6 Facts You Should Know
31st October 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
26th October 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
24th October 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
17th July 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
Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Monday And Tuesday As Public Holidays
8th July 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
4th July 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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2023 Elections: Fresh Voter Registration Hits 10.4 Million
29th June 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
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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Easter: FG Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays
15th April 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
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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President Buhari Approves Establishment Of Three New Federal Polytechnics In Nigeria
The establishment of academic institutions is part of the government’s plans to revitalize polytechnics in the country. Read more about Education President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has given approval for the establishment of three new federal polytechnics in different parts of the country. This information was made public in a statement … Continue reading President Buhari Approves Establishment Of Three New Federal Polytechnics In Nigeria
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FG Asks Grade Level 12 Civil Servants To Resume Office On December 1
29th November 2021
The Nigerian government has directed all civil servants from Grade Level 12 and below to effectively resume work from Wednesday, December 1, 2021. It will be recalled that following the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country, the government on March 4, 2021, ordered all civil servants from the grade 12 … Continue reading FG Asks Grade Level 12 Civil Servants To Resume Office On December 1
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Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares Tuesday And Wednesday As Public Holidays
18th July 2021
As part of celebrations for the Islamic Eid-El-Kabir, the federal government has declared Tuesday, July 20th, and Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, as public holidays. Read more about Holidays This information was made public in a statement issued by Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the … Continue reading Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares Tuesday And Wednesday As Public Holidays
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Application For New Passports Until June
19th May 2021
New applications for Nigerian international passport have been suspended until June 1, 2021, according to the Nigeria Immigration Service. This information was disclosed by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammad Babandede, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, during a briefing with newsmen. Read more about Travel and Tourism The immigration chief further … Continue reading Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Application For New Passports Until June
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International Workers Day: F.G. Declares May 3rd Public Holiday
30th April 2021
As part of celebrations for this year’s International Workers‘ Day, the Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3rd, 2021, as a public holiday. The decision of the government to declare Monday a work-free day lies in the fact that May 1 which is supposed to be the public holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday, … Continue reading International Workers Day: F.G. Declares May 3rd Public Holiday
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SIM-NIN Linkage: Courts Bars FG From Disconnecting SIM Cards
31st March 2021
Following pleas from Nigerians that the April 6, 2021 deadline for SIM-NIN linkage be extended again by the government, a Federal High Court in Lagos on March 23, 2021, barred the government from blocking SIM cards not linked come April 9. Read more about NIN It will be recalled that the Nigerian Ministry of … Continue reading SIM-NIN Linkage: Courts Bars FG From Disconnecting SIM Cards
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Easter: Federal Government Declares Friday And Monday Public Holidays
As part of the moves to mark this year’s celebration of Easter by Nigerian Christians, the federal government has announced that Friday, April 2, 2021, and Monday, April 5, are public holidays as Christians look to wrap-up the Holy Week. Read more about Easter Celebration This information was made public on Tuesday, March 30, … Continue reading Easter: Federal Government Declares Friday And Monday Public Holidays
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FG Plans Vehicle Finance Scheme To Enable Nigerians Own New Cars
11th February 2021
The Federal Government says it intends to introduce a Vehicle Finance Scheme that will enable more Nigerians to own new cars. This plan was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Read more about Finance The scheme is … Continue reading FG Plans Vehicle Finance Scheme To Enable Nigerians Own New Cars
FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage By Eight Weeks
2nd February 2021
Following a meeting between the Nigerian communication minister, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and relevant stakeholders in the industry on Monday, February 1, 2021, the federal government has decided to extend the deadline for linking National Identification Number and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) by eight weeks. Read more about NIN This means that the February … Continue reading FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage By Eight Weeks
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Glo Commences Registration For National Identification Number (NIN)
1st February 2021
As part of efforts to ensure that every Nigerian link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM Cards, Nigerian telecommunication giant, Globacom, has announced that its retail outlets across the federation have commenced the registration of NIN. Read more on News In an official statement on Friday, January 29, 2021, Globacom revealed that it … Continue reading Glo Commences Registration For National Identification Number (NIN)
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MultiChoice Announces Reduction In Cost Of DSTV And GOTV Products
The Nigerian branch of the popular broadcasting platform, MultiChoice, has announced a slash in cost of purchasing its DStv and GOtv decoders from February 1, 2021. The development will see the price for purchasing DStv HD decoder, dish kit with Compact package subscription cut down from N18,600 to N9,900 on Confam package, while the cost … Continue reading MultiChoice Announces Reduction In Cost Of DSTV And GOTV Products
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Lagos State Governor Bans Gatherings Of More Than 50 People In The State
In a bid to improve measures aimed at curbing the second wave of COVID-19 in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during an official press briefing on Sunday, January 31, 2021, announced that indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons in the state have been banned. Governor Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that religious gatherings have been exempted … Continue reading Lagos State Governor Bans Gatherings Of More Than 50 People In The State
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Third Mainland Bridge Reopens Ahead Of Schedule
Following the completion of the casting of expansion joints on the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday, January 30, 2021, the federal government has reopened the bridge which was shut down on the midnight of Friday, January 29. Read more about Third Mainland Bridge It will be recalled that the government through the Federal Controller of … Continue reading Third Mainland Bridge Reopens Ahead Of Schedule
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2021: Happy New Year
1st January 2021
Happy New Year! If you are reading this article, it means that you are among the so many citizens of the world that made it into the year 2021. 2020 was a marathon indeed. Not just a marathon, but a marathon run in the wilderness, filled with great hurdles, red seas, the great wall of … Continue reading 2021: Happy New Year
Insecurity: Abducted Katsina School Boys Released
18th December 2020
Governor of North-Western Nigeria State, Katsina, Aminu Masari, during an interview which aired on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) on Thursday night (December 17, 2020), confirmed that 340 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara who were abducted last week Friday, December 11, 2020, by gunmen have been released and were headed back to … Continue reading Insecurity: Abducted Katsina School Boys Released
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International Flights Set To Commence On August 29 In Nigeria
18th August 2020
The federal government on Monday, August 17, 2020, announced that international flights will resume in Nigeria from August 29, 2020. This information was revealed by the Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who released the new dates for commencement of flights in the country at the bi-weekly briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19. … Continue reading International Flights Set To Commence On August 29 In Nigeria
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First Phase Of Third Mainland Bridge Closure Commences
27th July 2020
On the midnight of Friday, July 24, 2020, the federal government partially close the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, to enable the commencement of rehabilitation work on the transportation facility and to avoid its collapse. The decision of the government was informed by the need to replace damaged bars, hydro-demolition of non-firm parts of … Continue reading First Phase Of Third Mainland Bridge Closure Commences
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The Federal Government May Be Mulling a Subsidy for Data
11th April 2020
Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, has hinted that the Federal Government could subsidize the cost of data in the near future. He says the idea of lowering the cost of accessing the internet is being considered “in the inner recesses of the government.” Mr. Dare disclosed this in a podcast interview with … Continue reading The Federal Government May Be Mulling a Subsidy for Data
Gov. Ambode Commissions Alárò City
30th January 2019
Lagos State has taken a giant leap into the future and is being set up to become the most prominent city in the African continent, and indeed the world at large. This new development is thanks to the bold partnership of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban developer, and the Lagos State government, which has led to … Continue reading Gov. Ambode Commissions Alárò City
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National Council of State Approves ₦27,000 Minimum Wage
23rd January 2019
The National Council of State has approved ₦27,000 as the new minimum wage for the country. This decision was reached following a series of strike actions and deliberations that ensued from the National Labour Unions’ appeals to the federal government to review the country’s minimum wage. Following the council’s approval on Tuesday, a minimum wage … Continue reading National Council of State Approves ₦27,000 Minimum Wage
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