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CBN Diaspora remittances surge by 433% to 1.3bn in February
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says Diaspora remittances surged by 433 per cent to $1.3 billion in February from $300 million in January. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications at CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali,said Bank’s data indicates that overseas remittances rose to US$1.3 billion in February 2024, more than four times the US$300 million…
ALLEGED N1.2bn FRAUD:Tinubu suspends REA Boss, others
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has suspended the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihij, alongside three Executive Directors of the Agency, over N1.2 billion fraud allegation. The President also suspended the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Olaniyi Netufo; Executive Director, Technical Services, Barka Sajou and Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund, Sa’adatu Balgore. The President’s…
LASG to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements
Propelled by an unyielding commitment to the safety and security of its residents, and failure to comply with essential data sharing agreement, the Lagos State Government is set to sanction Uber Technologies System Nigeria Limited. Expressing deep dismay at Uber’s continuous defiance of established regulations, particularly regarding critical Application Program Interface (API) integration for enhanced…
Lagos Govt Commence Repairs On The Alapere Pedestrian Bridge
the Lagos State Government has commenced construction works on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop on the Third Axial Road. the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola during an inspection to the site, said an assessment and the necessary integrity tests on the bridge has been conducted, to ascertain the…
Tinubu Signs Agreement in Qatar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, in Doha, witnessed the signing of historic agreements between both nations, opening a gateway for leveraging the potential of mutual cooperation in pivotal sectors of education, enterprise development, investment promotion, youth empowerment, mining, tourism, and sports….
Manchester Is Blue As Foden Scores Twice In Derby
Pep Guardiola hailed Phil Foden as the “best player in the Premier League right now” after his second-half double ensured Manchester City came from behind to beat Manchester United at Etihad Stadium. In a game packed with international stars, it was two local boys who provided the key moments. The visitors had led through Marcus…
Yoruba Nollywood actor Sisi Quadri has died at 44
In a tribute post on Instagram the actor, Jigan Babaoja confirmed his death. “It’s sad to say goodbye! Quadri ! May the lord grant you peace ✌️ R.I.P @iamsisiquadir,” his post read. Sisi Quadri rose to fame for the bombastic personality he played in films that rained insults on people. He was popular for his roles in the…
Nollywood actor Mr Ibu passed away at the age of 62.
The actor died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos on Saturday, March 2, 2024, according to multiple reports online, but his family is yet to release an official statement. The public remained unaware of the severity of the actor’s health issues until he celebrated his 62nd birthday in October 2023, visibly in discomfort in a hospital room. His…
112 Palestinians Killed in Northern Gaza
The Hamas-run health ministry says 112 Palestinians have been killed near an aid convoy in northern Gaza The ministry has blamed Israeli forces and Palestinian media cited medical sources who said that Israeli forces fired at the crowd An Israeli military source said that Israeli troops did open fire as some in the crowd moved…
Land Grabbing Crisis
LAGOS TASK FORCE RECEIVES 7,500 PETITIONS Attorney general and commissioner for justice, Lawal Pedro says the Lagos state government has created data and an automated system to mitigate the crisis of multiple land allocation to different buyers. This was stated at a stakeholders’ meeting with community leaders on land grabbing matters, where it was revealed…
