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CIBN praises President Tinubu’s exchange rate unification move

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to unify the Naira exchange rate, a crucial step to safeguard the nation from impending financial turmoil. Speaking at the 2023 Lagos Bankers Night themed “Exchange Rate Unification: Glocal Implications, Organisations, and the Country,” Dr. Ken Opara, President and Chairman of Read More…

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Eight Held and Brought to Trial for Risky Highway Crossing at Ojota

In a determined move to reinforce safety measures and discourage pedestrians from disregarding designated footbridges, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has apprehended and subsequently arraigned eight individuals for recklessly crossing a highway in the Ojota district of the state. This initiative underscores the importance of adhering to safety protocols and utilising the provided pedestrian Read More…

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Lagos State Government launches “Art for Climate Change” project

The Lagos State Government has initiated a groundbreaking endeavour called “The Art for Climate Change” project, which harnesses the power of creative art to confront climate-related challenges, cultivate awareness, and encourage action through artistic expression. In collaboration with the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative – Solution17 for Climate Action and New York University, Abu Dhabi Read More…

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Nigeria Customs Service Officer Dies in Tragic Auto Collision on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), affiliated with the Federal Operation Unit Zone A in Ikeja, met a tragic end in a fatal car crash along the Lagos-Badagry expressway on Friday. According to Mr. Williams Manga, the Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the accident transpired at approximately 11:20 a.m. Read More…

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Davido, Rema, AY, influential figures listed among Africa’s top peace icons

Renowned Nigerian music luminaries, David Adeleke (Davido) and Divine Ikubor (Rema), along with the celebrated comedian AY Makun, have been honoured with inclusion in the prestigious ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. On Friday, the initiators held a press conference in Abuja, where they revealed the roll call of peacebuilders. In addition to the Read More…

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Business Oil & Gas Top Story

NLNG: Operations Continue Despite Force Majeure

Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) has affirmed that its operations at the Bonny Island plant remain underway, notwithstanding the ongoing Force Majeure status. This action is in response to major liquids evacuation pipelines being unavailable due to acts of sabotage and vandalism. The company assured that these challenges have not halted its overall functioning. In a Read More…

Sports Volleyball

Nigeria’s Women’s Volleyball Team Clinches Second Victory at 2023 African Nations Championship

In the ongoing 2023 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Nigeria’s women’s senior volleyball team secured their second triumph in Group Stage Pool A. The Nigerian contingent emerged victorious in their third encounter, facing Burundi on Friday at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports de Yaoundé. On this pivotal day, Nigeria vanquished Burundi with Read More…

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Niger Republic Top Story West Africa World

ECOWAS sets potential “D-Day” for Niger military intervention amid democracy concerns

In a decisive move, West Africa’s principal regional coalition announced on Friday that it has established a concealed “D-Day” for a prospective military intervention in Niger, should diplomatic endeavours falter. The regional organisation affirmed that it will not engage in unending discussions with the intransigent junta, underscoring its commitment to restoring democratic order. This declaration Read More…

Education Metro

University of Lagos Refutes Claims of Additional School Fee Increase

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has vehemently denied reports circulating in certain media outlets, alleging a second wave of school fee hikes subsequent to the initial increase in July. In a statement released to journalists on Friday evening in Lagos, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the Head of the Communication Unit at the institution, clarified the university’s Read More…

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Niger Republic Top Story West Africa World

Crucial talks in Ghana as West African military chiefs confront Niger

Accra, the vibrant heart of Ghana, has become the backdrop for pivotal discussions as West African military chiefs convene for a second day of deliberations. Against the backdrop of a potential military intervention in Niger, these talks underscore the region’s resolve to address the aftermath of a recent coup. The resilience of regional forces stands Read More…