Between January and February 2024, Nigerian Navy operations in the Niger Delta region resulted in the apprehension and retrieval of stolen crude oil from various criminal syndicates operating in the area. During this period, the Nigerian Navy successfully seized a total of 60,815.77 barrels of crude oil valued at approximately $5.218 million (N8.12 billion). Additionally,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators due to alleged non-compliance with regulations. Hakama Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, stated that the apex bank exercised its authority under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia formally announced its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, following FIFA’s declaration that the kingdom was the sole candidate for the tournament. This bid comes two years after Qatar, its neighboring country, hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East. Under the slogan “Growing. Together,”…
Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded the ascension of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the presidency, describing it as a reflection of his pure intentions and selfless sacrifices for the nation. Shettima made these remarks on Friday, March 1 during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy security for all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the FGN Power Company Limited.…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms. Folake Akindele on the occasion of her 50th birthday. Ms. Akindele is the founder and creative director of Tiffany Amber, a pioneering fashion house established in 1998. Through its unique fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style, the brand has not only redefined African fashion but has also promoted…
A nominee for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke, has declined the appointment, citing his current engagement with the World Bank. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Urum and four others on February 13 for confirmation as members of the CBN board. During the confirmation proceedings on February 29, former…
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has instructed cement companies in Nigeria to return to their previous pricing structure. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, February 29, Umahi shared that Tinubu issued the directive to support his extensive housing program and concrete road initiative. Umahi emphasized: “I urge…
Rapper Meek Mill has vehemently denied accusations of being gay after facing online trolling stemming from his alleged involvement in a lawsuit against music executive Diddy. The lawsuit, filed by former producer Rodney Jones, mentioned Meek in a footnote, suggesting a connection between them. However, Meek, who was not directly named in the document, has…
The Gombe State Government has officially acknowledged the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), a contagious disease characterized by the inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. According to the state government, the outbreak has claimed the lives of six individuals, with five fatalities reported in Nafada Local Government Area and one in Funakeye Local…
