Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle have commenced their 72-hour tour in Nigeria, which is focusing on promoting the Invictus Games. Their activities upon arrival as monitored by our correspondent in Abuja, the royal couple’s journey began with a slightly delayed British Airways overnight flight to Abuja, where they were warmly received by Nigerian…
According to the latest data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions in Nigeria witnessed a remarkable surge in 2023, reaching a staggering total of ₦600 trillion for the year. The monthly breakdown reveals a consistent upward trend throughout the year, with January starting at ₦38.77 trillion and December concluding…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Tinubu, has initiated the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in the South-South geopolitical zone, aiming to empower 120 farmers At the Government Banquet Hall in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, May 7, the inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of a transformative journey for women in…
President Bola Tinubu, has expressed his condolences to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, following the demise of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who passed away on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State. Representing the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff, led a federal government delegation on Tuesday to Yola to pay…
Without noise in the atmosphere, Lagos can be a city of attraction. The noise that characterized the city of Lagos from mainland to Island, back to back, on a daily basis can be worrying. Nearly in all streets and roads the air is completely busting no thanks to noise. On regular rhythm the cacophony of…
The Executive Assistant to the Oyo state Governor on Administration, Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe, unveiled plans to train over 1,000 senior secondary school students in coding and non-code technology skills. During a press briefing in Ibadan Rev Ogedengbe ,suggested that this initiative was aimed at promoting quality and long-lasting growth in the education sector, in alignment…
Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda, has voiced concerns over the role of certain government officials and security personnel in perpetuating insecurity in Nigeria, labeling it as a lucrative business venture. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Governor Radda highlighted the complicity of these actors as a significant obstacle to resolving the rampant issue of banditry and…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has made significant changes to the Maximum Deposit Insurance Coverage that applies to banks in Nigeria. The Managing Director of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, introduced the new coverage standards during a press conference in Abuja. The minimum capital requirements for Deposit Money Banks, Microfinance Banks, Primary Mortgage Banks, and…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the total capital importation into the country over the past five years. According to NBS, the total capital importation into the country over the past five years has seen a significant decline. Starting from 2019 with $23.99 billion, the figures dropped to $9.68…
In a recent report released by the United Nations, and was obtained by African health report (AHR), it has been revealed that extreme heat significantly raises the risk of stillbirth. The findings underscore the urgent need for action to address the escalating threats posed by climate change to maternal and neonatal health worldwide. Additionally, the…
