On Thursday, some residents of the Kano metropolis differed in their reactions to President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of the continued use of the old N200 note as legal tender.According to the News Agency of Nigeria, some residents applauded the Federal Government for extending the use of the old N200 notes by 60 days as a…
The Federal Government is preparing the country’s business environment for greater prosperity and wealth circulation as plans are underway to begin the listing of Free Trades Zones and zones’ enterprises on the Nigeria Capital Market. The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA); Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA) and the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) as…
An amazing way to kickstart a campaign when the message centered not on despair but hope for the country and unity of the Party and the country. The euphoria was clear, the nods told the best part when with a simple yet strategic message Hon. Joe Ghartey launched The Agenda for Hope and Unity as…
Some working class wives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday, decried the inability to access Naira, which prevented them from getting the desired Valentine treat from their spouses. Some of the women told newsmen in Abuja that the current cash crunch in the country ruined their Valentine outing with their spouses, celebrated every…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said that the old N500 and N1,000 banknotes are no longer legal tender in the country. The president made this known on Thursday morning during an address to Nigerians were he also apologised to Nigerians over the difficulties experienced in accessing the scarce new naira notes. He…
The Government of Osun State has dissolved the Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (O-YES), creating the Imole Youth Corps. In a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, the State Government said the decision was taken to reposition the Youth empowerment programme inherited from the previous government for effective functionality, sustainability…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released emergency telephone numbers to the public to officially report erring Point of Sales (POS) agents selling new naira notes and those selling charging exorbitantly for withdrawal. The Director, CBN Governor’s Department, Mr Joseph Omayuku, made this known during a briefing with journalists in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will make a national broadcast to Nigerians on Thursday (today) at 7am. This was made known in a press release late Wednesday, made available to The Punch by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement said, “Television, radio stations and other…
Gov. Adeleke receive thrilling reception as Imole mobile surgical medical outreach launches in Iwo Residents of Iwo in Osun state were on Wednesday thrown into an ecstatic moment as the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, launch the Imole mobile surgical medical outreach at the ancient town. Like a new bride, the appearance of Governor Adeleke…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the validity of the use of old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes. The apex court maintained that the February 8 hearing which paused the implementation of the February 10 deadline ban on the use of old naira notes still subsists.The clarification from the court followed a complaint by…
