The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has called on Nigerians to be vigilant against the spread of fake news, emphasizing the need for a more secure and trustworthy society. Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, the Director-General of NLRC, highlighted the destructive potential of fake news, warning that it could tarnish the reputation of credible organizations and fuel…
The French parliament has approved legislation that bars Nigerian students and others from bringing their families to France. The measure gained support from President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally after a revised version was passed. The revised immigration policy aims to tighten controls on family reunions, limit migrants’…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has expressed optimism about President Tinubu’s recent announcement of a 50% discount on interstate transport fares for the festive season. However, Obi has raised concerns about the implementation and long-term sustainability of the policy. In a statement released on Thursday, Obi acknowledged the discount as a “step in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 3 as the date for re-run and by-elections in nine states across Nigeria. This decision was revealed by Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information Voter Education Committee, during the release of the timetable and schedule of activities for the elections in…
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has sparked controversy with his remarks suggesting that the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, would have faced severe consequences in China for alleged financial misappropriations. Onanuga’s comments came in response to the Special Investigation on CBN…
During a World Press Conference at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja, on Thursday, Federal Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that President Bola Tinubu’s international engagements have resulted in pledges of over $15 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) across various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. The press release, shared on…
Jim Obazee, the Special Investigator probing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reportedly uncovered 593 bank accounts in the United States, United Kingdom, and China, where the CBN allegedly kept Nigerian funds without proper authorization. The investigation also revealed alleged financial improprieties, including unauthorized withdrawals and fraudulent activities, implicating Godwin Emefiele, the former CBN…
Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has revealed that the Nigerian government is set to release N50 billion to Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the first quarter of 2024. This announcement was made during the fifth Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting held in Abuja. Pate…
Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has voiced his backing for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its campaign against economic and financial crimes and corruption. He emphasized the Commission’s pivotal role in President Bola Tinubu’s agenda to promote accountability in governance. Speaking at the…
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has identified panic withdrawals by bank customers as a significant factor contributing to the current scarcity of the naira. Mr. Olusoji Oluwole, the President of ASSBIFI, highlighted this issue in a statement released in Lagos. According to Oluwole, the recent surge in withdrawals…