The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said it is set to introduce the Unstructured Supplementary (USSD) code as part of steps to improve the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Deputy Governor of the CBN, Kingsley Obiora, said this at the IMF African Department Speakers Series held virtually on […]
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CVR Surge: INEC deploys more machines in S’East, Lagos, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said it has received reports from States indicating an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens wishing to register as voters and the challenges they face across the country. According to the commission it has released more machines to address the development. INEC National […]
Drugs War: UK promises £1m support to NDLEA as Marwa seeks more help
The United Kingdom has said it will provide One Million Pounds (£1million) worth of support to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in 2022 and additional provision over a period of three years. This was disclosed by the Director, Home Office International Operations, Nick Fowler […]
Buhari names Uzodimma, others, Council Members of e-Government, Digital Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital technologies to transform every sector of the economy.Speaking at the event on Friday in Abuja, the president directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. […]
Peter Obi receives LP certificate of return
The Labour Party has issued Peter Obi his certificate of return after recent victory at the LP Presidential primary. The National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, handed over the certificate to Obi at a ceremony at its National headquarters in Abuja, on Friday.While handing over the certificate, Abure described […]
Again, Gunmen have Kidnapped the Ebonyi Govt House Cameraman, Demand N50m for his release.
Away from the north down to Ebonyi State where we heard that Gunmen have kidnapped the Ebonyi Government House cameraman, Uchenna Nwube. The victim was whisked away by the gunmen on Wednesday along the Okigwe-Aba-Enugu Highway in Abia State. Police Public Relations Officer in Ebonyi State, Chris Anyanwu, confirmed the […]
Bandits Kill 32, Destroy Houses In Fresh Kaduna Attack.
No fewer than 32 people have been reportedly killed by bandits in separate attacks on four communities within Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The affected communities are Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki and Maikori. The police are yet to confirm the incident, but the District Head of […]
The Nation’s Security Council has declared Iswap as being Behind Owo Church Attack that Killed 38 people and wounded several others.
The National security Council has blamed the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) for the attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, that led to the death of about 38 persons on June 5. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said this on Thursday while briefing State House Correspondents after […]
Kajuru Attack: Kaduna Govt Debunks Reports Of Helicopter Shooting, Releases Victims Names
Kaduna State Government has described as untrue, several reports suggesting that the bandits attack in Kajuru was carried out by terrorists who used a helicopter to shoot at their victims. While the government mourned the gruesome killing and burning of houses in the attacked locations, the Commissioner for Internal Security, […]
New Appointments Made By Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo , Governor Of Anambra State
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo has approved the appointments of the following persons: Special Adviser, Legislative/State Assembly Matters – Rt. Hon Anayo Nebe Special Adviser, Political Matters – Dr. Alex Obiogbolu Special Adviser,Medicals and Pharmaceuticals – Dr. Godwin Nnadozie Chairman of Governing Board, ASWAMA – Dr. […]