October 25, 2021

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Business National

Transactions on Nigeria’s eNaira platform free for 90 days – CBN

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that all transactions conducted on the newly launched digital currency platform, eNaira will be free for 90 days. The bank, however, stated that it will revert to...

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National

Buhari swears in Ekiti Man, 1 other as INEC Commissioners

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday swore-in two national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They are Prof. Kunle Cornelius Ajayi (Ekiti State) and Prof. Muhammad Sani Kallah (Katsina State). The News Agency...

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Crime Local News

Gunmen Abduct Three Church Members After Vigil In Ogun, Demand N6m Ransom

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Gunmen invaded a Cherubim and Seraphim Church at Obada-Oko, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State in the early hours of Sunday, while worshippers were holding a vigil. They kidnapped three worshippers and...

2 Minutes

National

Nigerian Journalists Protest At Police Force Headquarters Over Missing Vanguard’s staff

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Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council on Monday staged a peaceful protest in front of police force headquarters to prevail on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman...

4 Minutes

Africa

South African: Government Announces Expansive Infrastructure Project Plans

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South Africa is the most visited country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has earned that designation for good reason. The country’s delicate and complex history—in addition to its incredible natural wonders—makes it an attractive destination...

6 Minutes

World News

Full List: 18 Nigerian Companies, Persons Blacklisted For Corruption – World Bank

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Per a recent study, the World Bank has blacklisted 18 Nigerian persons and organizations for participating in corrupt acts, fraud, and collusive practices in the fiscal year 2021. In a new annual report titled...

Local News -2 Minutes

Shock As Notorious Bandit Leader Surrender, Ak 47 handed over

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Gunmen in the early hours of Friday stormed Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, and kidnapped a nursing mother of three children, Mrs Rukayyat Odedoyin. The commander of a notorious group of...

3 Minutes

Business Economy National

Nigeria: CBN Launches Digital Currency, Puts eNaira Wallet Apps On Google And Apple Stores (Download Here)

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The nation’s apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out eNaira, which is Nigeria’s first digital currency. The digital currency has two applications which are eNaira speed wallet and eNaira merchant wallet....

Local News -2 Minutes

LASU: 50% refund of school fees guarantees to 4.5 CGPA students

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The Management of Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo has put in place a policy to guarantee 50 per cent refund of school fees to students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)...

Local News -2 Minutes

Biafra: IPOB will die off due to Kanu’s trial, presidency says

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The Presidency has disclosed that the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, would lead to the end of the pro-Biafra group. Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu...