JUST-IN: CBN Top Official Abducted In Nasarawa
Isaac Bature Gbaja, an assistant manager of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Lafia, the capital of Nassarawa State, has been abducted by some unidentified gunmen. On Monday, November
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Two killed as Shiites, police clash in Kaduna
Two passersby on Thursday in Kaduna State lost their lives when security operatives dispersed members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shiites, during a protest condemning
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NJC denies knowledge of list of justices for elevation to Supreme Court
The National Judicial Council (NJC), on Thursday, said it was not aware of the shortlist of 22 justices made by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) for elevation to the
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Naira slumps against dollar to N841.14/$1 at official market
The naira, Thursday maintained its up-and-down movement falling against the U.S. dollar at the official market but appreciated marginally at the parallel market. This follows the local currency appreciation against
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JUST-IN: FG To Arraign Former CBN Gov, Emefiele Today
Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is scheduled to go on trial today by the Federal Government for charges relating to economic sabotage. Emefiele
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 27.3%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for October 2023 has reached 27.33%, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.24 points compared to October 2022 (21.09%). On
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Tinubu Pledges Industrial Hubs to Tackle Unemployment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the federal government’s plan to establish industrial hubs as part of its efforts to address the growing issue of youth unemployment in Nigeria. The
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Revocation: Air Peace tackles Saudi Embassy, says Nigerian passengers’ visas were verified
Air Peace on Wednesday faulted the Saudi Arabian authorities over the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers airlifted by the company from Nigeria on the grounds of incorrect information. In
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Oshoala scores wondergoal as Barca begin UWCL defence with big win
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala was on target for Barcelona Women as they began their Women’s Champions League title defence with a big win. Oshoala netted the final goal in
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Again, Naira slumps further at official, parallel markets, now N1140/$1
For the second consecutive day, the naira slumped against the US dollar at both the official and parallel markets. The exchange rate between the Nigerian currency and the American greenback
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