Trans-Border Crimes and Lingering Security Challenges in Nigeria
By Ya’u Mukhtar Security threats in West Africa due to activities of illegal migrants, smugglers, drug/human traffickers and the recently jihadist movements have provoked serious […]
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CBN may launch digital currency end of 2021 – official
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday in Lagos said that its digital currency might be launched by the end of 2021. Mrs Rakiya […]
Afreximbank pledges support for ARSO in harmonising automotive standards in Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged support for African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in harmonising standards for automotive sector on the continent. This is […]
Taiwan turns down China’s offer to sell vaccines to local governments
Taiwanese health authorities on Wednesday turned down an apparent offer by China to sell BioNTech vaccines to city and county governments. Central Epidemic Command Center […]
S’West APC leaders support ban on open grazing, condemn separatist agitations, support restructuring
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in South West Nigeria on Sunday met in Lagos to deliberate the way forward over the unabated kidnapping and […]
Activities in Kaduna State paralised as NLC begins 5-day warning strike
Activities in Kaduna State have been paralised as the five-day warning strike directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over irregular sacking of civil servants […]
$540bn remittance flow reaches low-and-middle-income countries in 2020- WB
A World Bank report says officially recorded remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries reached 540 billion dollars in 2020, 1.6 per cent below the […]
Group urges Gov. Bagudu to back power rotation in Kebbi
A group, the Cry for Justice Movement in Kebbi, has urged Gov. Atiku Bagudu to institutionalise power rotation among the three political zones in the […]
Amaechi refutes interview on printing of money into economy
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians to disregard the publications on social media saying the administration had been printing money since 2015. […]
NLC urges Ganduje to settle N26bn outstanding pension, gratuity
The Kano State chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to Gov. Abdulahi Ganduje to consider the payment of outstanding pensions, gratuities and death […]
Pure water and rising hardship in the land, By Dakuku Peterside
The sachet water, commonly known as ‘Pure Water’ all over Nigeria, is the most popular source of drinking water in most cities and villages. Last […]
Fire guts Oro central market in Kwara
Fire has gutted about 30 shops at the Oro Central Market in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Ekiti state to partner Brazil on agribusiness, monorail, BRT — Gov.Fayemi
Ekiti state government, on Monday, said it had concluded plans to enter into partnership with a Brazilian organization, Africa –Brazil International Forum, in agribusiness, monorail […]
Senate begins process for establishment of FUTA Teaching Hospital
A bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Teaching Hospital was read for the first time at the Plenary session of the […]
Cryptocurrency ban: SEC, CBN to provide level field for investments
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to collaborate and conduct research with a view to finding […]
FG appoints Haliru Nababa new CG NCoS –Spokesman
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Haliru Nababa, as the new Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), […]
Farmer- Herder Crises: Malami proposes commission for pastoralism
By Chimezie Godfrey The Attorney General of the federation and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has proposed the establishment of a commission for pastoralism […]
Insecurity: Senate advocates stiffer penalties for illegal bearers of firearms
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday, advocated for stiffer penalties for anyone caught in possession of firearm not legally procure in Nigeria. This was […]
APC: Blueprint Publisher, Idris Malagi registers at polling unit
…Canvasses active participation in politics Chairman/CEO Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC […]
2023: APC will decide zone to produce presidential candidate- RMAFC chairman
Chief Elias Mbam, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will decide which zone will produce […]
Court dismisses case against CBN’s directives on bank charges
The Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, has dismissed a suit instituted by a legal practitioner, Olumide Babalola, challenging the Central Bank […]
As Abdalla Uba Adamu bows out of NOUN… By Ibrahim Sheme
When Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu reported for work as Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in February, 2016, he came cracking several […]
In Gwoza, Zulum shares N150m grants to traders, food to 27,000 vulnerable persons
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited Gwoza local government area of southern Borno for humanitarian and developmental activities which began on Friday. After passing the night, […]
Politicising anti-corruption campaign in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
While revalidating his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on January 30, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari accused Nigerian elites of harassing government and pleaded […]
Report on New Electoral Bill ready for consideration February 9 – NASS
The National Assembly has assured that it would consider and pass the new Electoral Law upon resumption for plenary by February 9, 2021. To this […]