FG launches new naira notes, see pictures
Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched the redesigned naira notes of three denominations as promised by the country’s apex bank.
The Central Bank of Nigeria had...
EFCC arrests former Gov Yari over N84bn fraud
Former governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari is now in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The former governor was arrested today,...
NDLEA arrests baron behind N3bn tramadol linked to Kyari
Billionaire drug baron behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving the embattled suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari-led Intelligence Response Team, IRT, Afam Emmanuel...
Diezani Loot: EFCC arrests fmr Fidelity Bank MD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Nnamdi Okonkwo.
Mr. Okonkwo was apprehended in connection with suspected...
UAE backs down, allocates slots to Air Peace
The United Arab Emirates has backed down from the ensuing faceoff with Nigeria over bilateral air service agreement violations.
The Cable reports that she has...
NCAA’s certificate delaying Nigeria Air – Minister
Nigeria Air, the proposed country’s national carrier is expecting its Air Operator Certificate, from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in the next few days.
Minister...
AMCON seizes building belonging to former Kwara governor
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has taken possession of the buildings belonging to a former governor of Kwara state, AbdulFatah Ahmed.
This property located...
Pres. Buhari seeks further changes in the Petroleum Industry Law
President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking an amendment to the recently enacted Petroleum Industry Act.
In a letter to the National Assembly, the President seeks to...
NNPC will no longer exist after 6 months – GMD
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has the next six months to carry out operations; afterwards, it will cease to exist.
Group Managing Director of the...
FG plans to borrow N4.89trn to fund 2020 budget – Minister
The Federal Government intends to borrow about N4.89tn from internal and external sources to finance the 2022 budget.
It is projected that N13.98trn will be...
House of Reps frown on recycling of capital projects
The House of Representatives says it will no longer tolerate unnecessary recycling of capital projects in the budget without due regard to essential projects...
President Buhari signs PIB amid unsettled controversies
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law.
Working from home in five days quarantine as required by the Presidential Steering...
Nigeria’s biggest airports were not designed for international operations – Minister
Minister of Aviation has revealed that Nigeria’s top airports were not designed for international operations they are presently handling.
Airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt...
UAE set to lift flight ban on Nigeria, 5 other countries
The United Arab Emirates is set to lift the ban placed on transit flights from Nigeria and five other countries.
The countries include India, Pakistan,...
Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank, AfDB rise by 98%
Nigeria debt to the World Bank and the African Development Bank has risen by 98.48% between June 2015 and March 2021.
Data from the Debt...
