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Naira redesign: Group demands N2trn compensation from CBN
Naira redesign: Group demands N2trn compensation from CBN By Aderogba George A Civil Society Organisation, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM), said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should compensate Nigerians with two trillion Naira for losses during the naira redesign by the suspended Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The group said this in a letter to the CBN dated July 6 through its legal representative, Sorkaa & Associates.
Abba Yusuf Probes Ganduje, Fires His Appointees, Revokes Sales Of Govt Properties
The newly inaugurated Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf has issued an executive order aimed at investigating the actions of his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Yusuf, who gave the order during his inaugural speech on Monday, May 29, directed the state’s security agencies to immediately take control of all public properties that were sold under Ganduje’s administration.
FG demands clarification from Peter Obi on leaked audio conversation
The Federal Government has challenged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to clarify his position on a leaked audio of the conversation he allegedly had with a prominent Nigerian cleric. The audio clip as released by an online newspaper was an alleged conversation between Obi and the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo.
Gunmen raid Kano community, kidnap 62-year-old man, shoot 2 others
The Police Command in Kano State said gunmen kidnapped a 60-year-old man and shot two others in Gangarbi village of Rano Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Manman Dauda, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Tuesday. He said that the incident occurred on Monday at about 1:30 am.
Police arrests man over alleged attempted trafficking of teenagers
April 11, 2023 The police in Osun have arrested one Adebisi Muideen for allegedly attempting to traffick four teenage girls from Osun to Kano state enroute Tripoli in Libya. This is contained in a statement issued by SP Yemisi Opalola, Osun Police Spokesperson in Osogbo. “The suspect invited the young girls for a birthday party at a hotel in Ile-Ife and gave them food and drinks.
Election Petition: PDP Lagos files case for APC, LP’s disqualification
April 11, 2023 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State and its Governorship Candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) have submitted a petition before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal of Lagos State. The party and Adediran are calling for the disqualification of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP) candidates in the election for non-compliance with the Electoral Act 2022.
Presidential election: APC asks tribunal to dismiss Obi, LP’s petition with substantial cost
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, prayed the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja to dismiss the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, against the emergence of Sen. Bola Tinubu as president-elect in the Feb. 25 election.
Economy, Inflation Management And Naira Redesign; By Arize Nwobu
Economy is the life blood of a people. The state of the economy determine the level of happiness or sadness of majority of citizens, and can also influence the degree of social stability or disruption in the society. Citizens are happy when the economy is buoyant and prosperous, with the provisions of necessary infrastructure and enabling environment, low poverty rate, lesser inequalities, greater employment opportunities, low inflation rate and other necessary parameters.
Kperogi’s veiled campaign for Tinubu, By Hashim Suleiman
I’ll start on this by referring you to an earlier piece I had written on 17 April 2021 about Kperogi when he attempted to hoodwink his readers and Professor Pantami that he was the latter’s friend but still went ahead to disparage him by spewing lies and supposed private matters on the Professor, the piece can be read here: https://swiftreporters.com/kperogi-the-fake-friend/.
NDPB, NCC, NITDA, industry leaders converge for Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers in Lagos
National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, will be joining other regulators including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and other industry leaders to stake out the sector’s opportunities and challenges at the Top 50 Digital Economy Enablers 2023.
RiceAfrica and Wicrypt cart home $300,000 from LEAP’s Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition
The duo of RiceAfrica and Wicrypt, two Nigerian technology startups have won the sum of $150,000 each from the just concluded LEAP’s Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While RiceAfrika Technologies is a tech-driven agric optimisation startup that deploys IoT-enabled harvester and its FARMEasy mobile app for smallholder farming communities in Africa, Wicrypt is an innovative Tech startup decentralising internet globally.
Danbatta: A telecom regulator of distinction with the galaxy of honourable - ITPulse.com.ng
By Martin Ekpeke In the last seven years, Prof. Umar Danbatta as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has carted home several awards, recognitions and honours. A feat, which many industry watchers believe couldn’t come for free. A cursory check on the citations during some of these occasions, compared with the achievements of the former University lecturer, indicates that those awards, recognitions and honours are well-deserving.
Danbatta: A telecom regulator of distinction with galaxy of honours
By Martin Ekpeke In the last seven years, Prof. Umar Danbatta as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has carted home several awards, recognitions and honours. A feat, which many industry watchers believe couldn’t come for free. A cursory check on the citations during some of these occasions, compared with the achievements of the former University lecturer, indicates that those awards, recognitions and honours are well-deserving.
NCC @ AfricaNXT, says digital skill development is the next priority in digital economy pursuit
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its next priority is the development of skills for Nigerians, including women, young girls and boys at all levels and across the 36 states of Nigeria and Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The Commission’s Head of Digital Skills and Services, Mrs.
Experts set to address satellite disruptive impacts on Nigerian Internet space
Experts in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector will on 28th February 2023 converge to brainstorm on the impact, satellite broadband disruption will have on Nigerian internet space. The discourse, to be hosted by Business Remarks, will feature Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Infrastructure and Tower Companies, Network Operators and other telecom stakeholders at the upcoming third edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF).
Nine ways AI is powering Google products
The past few years have seen huge breakthroughs in the use and application of artificial intelligence — and AI holds major promise for people around the world. AI already powers Google’s core products that help billions of people every day. Here are nine ways we use AI, today, to make our products even more helpful, including some of our recently announced features: When Google was founded, most searches happened on computers in homes, computer labs or libraries.
Stanbic IBTC Restates Support for Business, Economic Growth
Stanbic IBTC Restates Support for Business, Economic Growth Stanbic IBTC Bank has restated its commitment to support business growth in 2023 through its array of tailor-made financial solutions.
Naira redesign, queues and the quest for a new Nigeria, By Elvis Eromosele
The amount of queueing Nigerians have been subjected to in the last couple of weeks is unprecedented. It is equally unbecoming. It’s almost like the country had gone back four decades. Fights have broken out in queues at bank facilities, filling stations and INEC and LGAs offices across the country.
Naira Redesign, Queues And The Quest For A New Nigeria-By Elvis Eromosele
The amount of queueing Nigerians have been subjected to in the last couple of weeks is unprecedented. It is equally unbecoming. It’s almost like the country had gone back four decades. Fights have broken out in queues at bank facilities, filling stations and INEC and LGAs offices across the country.
President Buhari Is Unhappy With Hardship Caused By Naira Redesign - Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, says President Buhari, is unhappy with the hardship Nigerians are facing due to the newly redesigned Naira notes. Ms Ahmed said this while speaking at the 65th ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team in the State House, Abuja. While reacting to a question on whether the government was not worried that its ?beautiful idea?
I Want to Start 'Olosho' — Actress Monalisa Stephen Tells Police Officers Who Asked For Money - Gistmania
Date: 29-01-2023 1:13 pm (5 mins ago) | Author: kacy lee kacylee at 29-01-2023 01:13 PM (5 mins ago) (f) Actress Monslisa Stephen has revealed to some police officers who stopped her car, that she wanted to start a career as a hooker. She demanded that the police officers shouldn’t demand money from her the moment she embarks on her new career path, because she has acquainted herself with them.
BREAKING NEWS: CBN Extends Deadline For Old Naira Notes Swap
Date: 29-01-2023 12:35 pm (11 mins ago) | Author: kacy lee kacylee at 29-01-2023 12:35 PM (11 mins ago) (f) The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended deadline for the swapping of old naira notes till February 10, 2023. The CBN stated this in a release on Sunday. The apex bank said it added a 10-day extension of the deadline from January 31, 2023, to February 10, 2023, to allow for the collection of more old notes…” This is according to the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Outrage as 300L Student Of UNICAL Dies At School's Health Centre Over N200 Medical Card
Date: 29-01-2023 12:32 pm (8 mins ago) | Author: kacy lee kacylee at 29-01-2023 12:32 PM (8 mins ago) (f) Precious Mhenuter, a 300-level student of the University of Calabar, died on Saturday, four hours after arriving at the institution's medical centre. It was gathered that the 22-year-old student fell ill at her hostel and was rushed to the medical centre for treatment but was allegedly left unattended for hours until she eventually gave up the ghost.
BBNaija’s Whitemoney Finds Love, Unveils The Mystery Woman Behind His Smiles (Video)
Date: 29-01-2023 11:45 am (3 mins ago) | Author: kacy lee kacylee at 29-01-2023 11:45 AM (3 mins ago) (f) Big Brother Naija ‘shine ya eyes’ winner, Hazel Onuo popularly known as Whitemoney seems to have found love. Breaking hearts, the upcoming singer took to his Instagram page to show off his new Queen. Unveiling her to his millions of followers, Whitemoney revealed that he has been taken. According to the reality star, though all love story is beautiful, however, theirs is his favorite.
Filmmaker & Chacha Eke's Husband, Austin Faani Speaks On Domestic Abuse
Date: 28-01-2023 9:54 pm (3 mins ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia felicilin at 28-01-2023 09:54 PM (3 mins ago) (f) Filmmaker, Austin Faani, says asides from sex abuse or any other form of domestic abuse, the belief of astrological signs, also causes marriages to end. He shared this in a tweet posted on his handle this afternoon. He wrote,; ''Most people think sex abuse or abuse of any kind are the only major factors that end marriages. Wait till you see where spouse’s ideologies dey dance legwork.
Singer Yemi Alade Marries Her Longtime Manager, Taiye Aliyu In A Private Ceremony (Video)
Date: 28-01-2023 9:41 pm (12 mins ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola amasan1 at 28-01-2023 09:41 PM (12 mins ago) (m) Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has allegedly tied the knot with her longtime manager, Taiye Aliyu, in a private ceremony. It was gathered that the singer has been romantically linked with her manager for over 6 years after they started dating around 2018.
VID/PICS: Massive Crowd At Peter Obi's Rally In Borno State
Date: 28-01-2023 9:43 pm (5 mins ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia felicilin at 28-01-2023 09:43 PM (5 mins ago) (f) The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi stormed Maiduguri, Borno State on Saturday to drum support for his presidential aspiration. Obi held his rally with sizeable number of people present. Watch video of Obi addressing the youths below: Video not supported. Before the rally, he held a townhall meeting with the youths and paid homage to the Shehu of Borno in his palace.
Brighton v Liverpool: English FA Cup Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: 28-01-2023 9:28 pm (4 mins ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola amasan1 at 28-01-2023 09:28 PM (4 mins ago) (m) Date: Sunday 29th January, 2023 Time: 2:30 pm Stadium The American Express Community Stadium Referee David Coote (England) Goal Scorer: Team News Brighton In what was previously an all-too familiar sight for Liverpool supporters, Lallana came off injured in the first half of Brighton's draw with Leicester last weekend, and the 34-year-old will not be available for the clash with...
Police Arrest Illegally-Migrated Cameroonians For Attempting To Kidnap Businessman In Adamawa
Date: 28-01-2023 9:30 pm (1 min ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia felicilin at 28-01-2023 09:30 PM (1 min ago) (f) Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command attached to the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) have foiled an attempt by a group of illegally migrated Cameroonians to kidnap one Emmanuel Ebel, a businessman, and resident of Jambutu, Yola North local government area on January 26.
JUST IN: Again, INEC Extends PVC Collection By One Week
Date: 28-01-2023 9:25 pm (1 min ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia felicilin at 28-01-2023 09:25 PM (1 min ago) (f) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by one week. This was disclosed in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of the commission, Festus Okoye, on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Court Remands Man For Rap!ng His Girlfriend’s17-year-old Daughter & Infecting Her With HIV
Date: 28-01-2023 9:18 pm (3 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 09:18 PM (3 mins ago) (m) A Magistrate Court sitting in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday, January 27, 2023, ordered the remand of a suspect at Ogwashi-uku correctional centre for allegedly molesting his girlfriend’s 17-year-old daughter.
Adekunle Gold Writes An Inspiring Letter To His Fans On His Birthday
Date: 28-01-2023 9:18 pm (3 mins ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia felicilin at 28-01-2023 09:18 PM (3 mins ago) (f) Today is Adekunle Gold‘s birthday and the Nigerian Afro Pop star shares an inspiring, personalised letter to his fans. As he evolves in his music journey, AG Baby shares the progress in a newsletter titled AG Letters to his fans that subscribe. Read AG’s letter to his fans: Hey, It’s my birthday today. I’m feeling grateful and blessed.
Osun Light Shall Never Go Dim - Atiku Reacts To Adeleke's Sack
Date: 28-01-2023 9:14 pm (4 mins ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola amasan1 at 28-01-2023 09:14 PM (4 mins ago) (m) The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the sack of Governor Ademola Adeleke. It was reported that the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo on Friday upturned the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the July 16th 2022 governorship polls.
JAPA: BBNaija Star, Arin Olowoporoku Relocates To Canada
Arin Olowoporoku has joined the mass exodus of Nigerians to Canada. The former Big Brother Naija housemate, revealed she has changed countries, via her Instagram page. Sharing photos of herself, with the location showing Toronto, Canada, the fashion designer revealed she wouldn’t have argued with anyone who said she’ll be starting the new year in a new country. Arin noted that she’s grateful for her many blessings and the lessons as she takes on a “new city, same career, new lane, fifth life.”
Court Orders Two Wives To Bury Husband At The Boundary Between Their Properties
Date: 28-01-2023 8:59 pm (9 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 08:59 PM (9 mins ago) (m) A family of two wives and 13 children has been ordered by a Thika Court in Kenya to bury their husband on a boundary between their two neighbouring parcels of land to avoid a looming family dispute. The late prominent Kiambu businessman, Christopher Mbote, was supposed to be buried on Friday, January 27, 2023, before the second wife went to court to block the process.
No Going Back On January 31 Deadline For The Return Of Old Naira Notes - Central Bank Insists
Date: 28-01-2023 8:46 pm (2 mins ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola amasan1 at 28-01-2023 08:46 PM (2 mins ago) (m) The Central Bank of Nigeria insists the deadline for the return of old N200, 500 and N1000 notes remains January 31, 2023. The CBN stated this on its Twitter handle this afternoon January 28. I am an investigative reporter at Gistmania, I conduct fact-finding investigative journalism. Posted: at 28-01-2023 08:46 PM (2 mins ago) | Hero
CBN Deadline For New Naira Note Is Like Judgement Day – Reno Omokri Laments - Gistmania
Date: 28-01-2023 8:38 pm (2 mins ago) | Author: Olusanya Akinrinola amasan1 at 28-01-2023 08:38 PM (2 mins ago) (m) A former presidential aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has likened the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deadline for phasing out the old naira notes to judgement day. The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, had on October 26, 2022, announced that new naira notes would be introduced to replace the current 200, 500, and 1, 000 notes.
Why Tribal Marks Is A Dying African Culture, Yet We Tattoo - Man - Gistmania
Date: 28-01-2023 6:31 pm (6 mins ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson bayonel3 at 28-01-2023 06:31 PM (6 mins ago) (m) Tribal marks, also known as scarification, is an ancient practice that has been used by many African tribes for centuries. It is a form of body modification that involves cutting or burning the skin to create permanent designs. The marks are usually made on the face, arms, legs, and chest, and are used to identify a person’s tribe, family, or social status.
Man, Lekia Kills Four People, Uses One Of His Victims’ Intestines To Prepare Plantain Porridge
Date: 28-01-2023 4:21 pm (3 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 04:21 PM (3 mins ago) (m) The Rivers State High Court has sentenced one Bestman Lekia to death by hanging for killing four people and using one of his victims’ intestines to prepare plantain porridge. Lekia was also said to have burnt buildings in a community in Khana Local Government Area of the state.
Popular Nigerian Singer, Teni Rocks Two Piece Swim Wear To Flaunt Weightloss (Photo)
Date: 28-01-2023 4:15 pm (3 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 04:15 PM (3 mins ago) (m) Popular Nigerian songstress Teniola Apata has taken to Instagram to flaunt her much slimmer physique. The singer bared her midriff and thighs while rocking a two-piece swimwear. This is the first time Teni will be pictured in revealing clothes after losing some weight. she captioned the photo. I have been reporting on latest news from Nigeria for almost 10 years now.
“I’m Not A Politician But A Footballer”- Kanu Nwankwo Denies Endorsing Tinubu (Video)
Date: 28-01-2023 4:06 pm (6 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 04:06 PM (6 mins ago) (m) Former Super Eagles forward, Kanu Nwankwo has denied reports that he endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. A journalist, Sam Omatseye had shared an old video of the footballer praising the former Lagos governor for donating the sum of N5 million to his foundation when it stated.
Divisional Police Officer, SP Abubakar Musa Slumps, Dies In His Office In Jigawa
Date: 28-01-2023 3:58 pm (6 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 03:58 PM (6 mins ago) (m) SP Abubakar Musa, the Divisional Police Officer of Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State reportedly collapsed and died in his office on Friday, January 27. Spokesman of the State police command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adamu confirmed the death in a statement issued to Dailypost on Saturday.
This Video Of Igbo Man Rebuking Son For Spending Money Carelessly Will Leave You In Stitches
Date: 28-01-2023 3:53 pm (3 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 03:53 PM (3 mins ago) (m) A video has captured the moment an Igbo man rebuked his son for wasting money. In the video, the son had called his father, asking him to send him some money to return to Aba from Port Harcourt. However, the dad refused stating that he had already sent him money for that purpose and will not be sending again. He said if his son likes he should jump into the rivers in Port Harcourt.
Kano Governor, Ganduje Asks Buhari To Suspend Kano Visit Over Hardship Caused By Naira Redesign
Date: 28-01-2023 3:40 pm (13 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 03:40 PM (13 mins ago) (m) The Kano State government has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to postpone his visit to the state due to security reasons caused by the currency swap crisis. The president was scheduled to visit the state between January 30 and 31, to commission some projects built by the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration.
Shocking Video Of Pastor Praying For ‘divine Confirmation’ For Yahoo Boys During Church Crusade
Date: 28-01-2023 3:47 pm (2 mins ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder bohlah at 28-01-2023 03:47 PM (2 mins ago) (m) A Nigerian pastor has sparked debate on social media as a video of him praying for yahoo boys make the rounds. The clergyman whose identity remain unknown at the time of filing this report, shocked netizens in a video where he was seen praying for success for the alleged cyber frausters (yahoo boys).
Naira Redesign, Cash Withdrawal Limits And Economy -By Mike Obadan
On October 26, 2022, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, with the approval of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), announced the naira redesign policy entailing the issuing of new naira notes to replace the existing N200, N500 and N1,000 notes. All the other denominations – N100, N50, N20, N10, and N5 notes – were to continue to be in circulation while the current N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes would cease to be legal tender in the country after January 31, 2023.
Naira wasn't redesigned for beauty, CBN deserves kudos - Reno Omokri
Naira wasn't redesigned for beauty, CBN deserves kudos - Reno Omokri A socio-political activist, Reno Omokri has said the newly unveiled Naira notes were redesigned for economic and security reasons and not for beauty.
New Naira notes: If it’s colour, CBN should have just engaged Snapchat - Shehu Sani
New Naira notes: If it’s colour, CBN should have just engaged Snapchat – Shehu Sani Former Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani , has reacted to the newly-unveiled Naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN .
Naira Redesign: Northern Group Dismisses Calls For Emefiele’s Sack
Naira Redesign : Northern Group Dismisses Calls For Emefiele’s Sack But in a statement issued in Abuja by spokesman of the Coalition of Northern Patriots For National Reorientation, Alhaji Ali Abacha, the patriots said only According to the Patriots, Nigeria is at the crossroads, both politically and economically.
FG Worried Over Hardship Caused By Naira Redesign - Minister
—Says initial hardship necessary for economy The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed on Thursday said that the Federal Government is worried over the hardship the redesign of the maira is causing the people. The Minister said the harsh realities faced by citizens due to the introduction of the new naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is a necessary price to pay for the long-term health of the economy.
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