BREAKING: Senate recalls Abdul Ningi from suspension The Senate has recalled senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024. Ninigi is the senator representing Bauchi central. The upper legislative chamber recalled Ningi following a motion sponsored by Abba Moro, minority leader;[Read More…]
Brand Africa reveals top 100 most admired brands, highlights continent’s loyalty challenge Despite 64% of Africans expressing confidence in the continent, they remain loyal to brands outside of the continent, says Brand Africa in its latest Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands research and rankings. The report also revealed[Read More…]
Breaking: Kano High court orders police to remove Ado Bayero from palace On Monday, a Kano High Court directed the State’s Police Commissioner to remove deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from the mini palace in Nasarawa, Kano.” The court also issued an interim injunction preventing the deposed Emir from[Read More…]
Children’s Day: I’ll ensure access to quality education for all children, says Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration will continue to expand access to quality education. In a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, to commemorate Children’s Day, Tinubu[Read More…]
Shareholders Throw Weight behind Fidelity Bank’s Recapitalisation Plan …Investors delighted with bank’s impressive performance Shareholders have expressed readiness to massively support and mobilise for the ongoing recapitalisation of Fidelity Bank Plc amid commendations for the impressive performance of the bank over the years. Shareholders were[Read More…]
CBN sacks 200 workers amid hardship The Central Bank of Nigeria has reportedly sacked 200 of its workers amidst the prevailing economic hardship faced by Nigerians. A senior member of staff who preferred anonymity at the Apex bank, confirmed this development to the press on Friday night. “Over 200[Read More…]
Kano Governor Yusuf orders arrest of dethroned Emir Bayero The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The governor gave the order on Saturday on the ground that the deposed Emir was disturbing the peace[Read More…]
Sanusi receives appointment letter despite legal hurdle The reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has received his reappointment letter from the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf despite a court order barring his reinstatement. A federal High Court presided by Justice Mohammed Liman had halted the reinstatement of[Read More…]
Nigeria’s GDP growth drops to 2.98% in Q1 2024, says NBS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday said Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 2.98 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. In its latest report, the bureau put the nation’s[Read More…]
Tinubu orders review of governing boards of tertiary institutions President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive review of the newly announced governing boards of tertiary institutions. On May 18, the federal ministry of education announced the appointments of 500 persons to serve as pro-chancellors and members of the[Read More…]
