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Month: January 2023

Nigerian News

2023: Nairaxi tasks party candidates on post fuel subsidy intervention for Nigerians

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Benjamin Samson

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, an indigenous tech mobility platform Nairaxi, has tasked party presidential candidates to outline feasible post fuel subsidy intervention initiative for Nigerians. According to the …

2023: Nairaxi tasks party candidates on post fuel subsidy intervention for Nigerians Read More
Nigerian News

Bimbo: Court remands Ikechukwu Ogbonna in prison over alleged manslaughter

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Bode Olagoke

A Lagos State Magistrate Court has remanded, Mr. Ikechukwu Ogbonna, husband of late Mrs Bimbo Ogbonna in prison on a  charge of alleged manslaughter.  Bimbo died following severe burns inflicted …

Bimbo: Court remands Ikechukwu Ogbonna in prison over alleged manslaughter Read More
Nigerian News

Badaru mourns as Emir of Dutse Muhammadu-Sanusi dies at 79 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Bayo Muhammad Alabira

 Jigawa state governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has expressed grief over the demise of the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Mohammadu Sanusi at the age of 79. Governor Badaru in a …

Badaru mourns as Emir of Dutse Muhammadu-Sanusi dies at 79  Read More
Nigerian News

Anambra traders pass vote of confidence on market leadership 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

Traders at Oseokwodu market, Onitsha, Anambra state, Tuesday, passed a vote of confidence on their leadership led by Chief Ikechukwu Umeanozie as Transition Committee Chairman, and implored Governor Chukwuma Soludo …

Anambra traders pass vote of confidence on market leadership  Read More
Nigerian News

LFZC, NCF move to save endangered sea turtles in coastal communities 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Suleiman Idris

The Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)  have combined efforts to save reverse the declining number of angered species of sea turtles in the coastal …

LFZC, NCF move to save endangered sea turtles in coastal communities  Read More
Nigerian News

2023 polls: INEC raises fears over worsening fuel crisis

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Emeka Nze

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it shares the concerns of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) over worsening fuel crisis and its impact on …

2023 polls: INEC raises fears over worsening fuel crisis Read More
Business

Stock market sustains growth, gains N44bn

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange on Tuesday sustained growth profile, appreciating by N44 billion. Market capitalisation of listed equities increased by  0.15 per cent to N28.997 trillion …

Stock market sustains growth, gains N44bn Read More
Politics

I will make your investments 100% better, support industrialisation of Anambra – Tinubu

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

The Presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Tuesday, stormed Anambra State, urging the electorate to massively vote for him on the February 2023 poll. Tinubu, …

I will make your investments 100% better, support industrialisation of Anambra – Tinubu Read More
Nigerian News

Why we are inviting four presidential candidates to our conference – NLC President 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Admin III

After 35  years in various leadership positions in the trade unions, President Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba bows out February 8, 2023. He speaks to MOSES JOHN and other …

Why we are inviting four presidential candidates to our conference – NLC President  Read More
Nigerian News

Akwa Ibom gets 14th NSCDC commandant

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Uko Etim

The 14th Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom Command Mr. Adam Imam has arrived the state. This was contained in a press statement issued …

Akwa Ibom gets 14th NSCDC commandant Read More
Nigerian News

Buhari appoints Segun Awolowo secretary national action committee on AFCFTA

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Olusegun Awolowo as the secretary of National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for a tenure of …

Buhari appoints Segun Awolowo secretary national action committee on AFCFTA Read More
Nigerian News

Lagos: Court remands auto dealer Ogbonna over wife’s death 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Oguntade Ismaila

An Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, Tuesday, ordered the remand of Ikechukwu Daryl Ogbonna over the death of his wife, Abimbola Martins-Ogbonna. Ogbonna was remanded following advice by the Director of …

Lagos: Court remands auto dealer Ogbonna over wife’s death  Read More
Nigerian News

Again, LASTMA confirms 2 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos auto crash  

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Oguntade Ismaila

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Tuesday, confirmed the death of two people, while another four victims were rescued in a fatal accident inside mini commercial buses …

Again, LASTMA confirms 2 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos auto crash   Read More
Politics

2023: I’m 100 per cent Atiku, but working at home for PDP

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Former governor of Kaduna state, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has insisted that he is 100% behind Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, but decided to work at home …

2023: I’m 100 per cent Atiku, but working at home for PDP Read More
Politics

2023: Tinubu/Shettima ‘ll ensure better, secured Nigeria – Group

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Oyibo Salihu

A group on the platform of the North-Central Parliamentarians Committee of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, (PCC), has said that  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima …

2023: Tinubu/Shettima ‘ll ensure better, secured Nigeria – Group Read More
Politics

Reject APC, PDP now, Kwankwaso tells Nigerians 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Bayo Agboola

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Tuesday asked Nigerians to reject both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) …

Reject APC, PDP now, Kwankwaso tells Nigerians  Read More
Top Stories

2023: Delta PDP governorship candidate in fresh ‘certificate mess’

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 - by Admin III

The Delta state candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was docked at the Federal High Court in Asaba on Tuesday on an alleged accusation of …

2023: Delta PDP governorship candidate in fresh ‘certificate mess’ Read More
Politics

February 25 presidential election: Over 3m students must not be disenfranchised, Obi tells EU 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Emeka Nze

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has said that it is certain that over three million Nigerian students who are eligible to vote in the forthcoming …

February 25 presidential election: Over 3m students must not be disenfranchised, Obi tells EU  Read More
Nigerian News

Fuel scarcity: IPMAN heaps blame on price increase 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Benin depot has attributed petrol price hike to scarcity of the product and cost of delivery. The Benin depot chairman of the …

Fuel scarcity: IPMAN heaps blame on price increase  Read More
Politics

Senate gives communication ministry 48 hours ultimatum to account for N13.9bn 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Taiye Odewale

The Senate Tuesday gave the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, 48 hours ultimatum to account for N13.9billion it collected from service wide votes from 2017 to 2021. The ultimatum …

Senate gives communication ministry 48 hours ultimatum to account for N13.9bn  Read More
Politics

AFAN disassociates self from Tinubu’s endorsement 

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Patrick Ahanor

The chairman of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Edo State chapter, Mr. Joel Usiagwu, has disowned the endorsement of Mr. Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives …

AFAN disassociates self from Tinubu’s endorsement  Read More
Business

Development partners to commit $30bn to boost Africa’s food production

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by David Agba

The second Africa food summit in Senegal ended on Friday, with development partners agreeing to commit $30 billion to back the continent’s resolve to boost agricultural productivity and become a …

Development partners to commit $30bn to boost Africa’s food production Read More
Business

MTN group CEO lauds NGX for democratising access to financial securities

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

MTN Group Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, has commended Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for democratising access to financial securities, thereby empowering more Nigerians. Mupita  stated this in recognition of the …

MTN group CEO lauds NGX for democratising access to financial securities Read More
Business

Naira scarcity: CBN goes after banks, hoarders as ATMs run dry

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Segun Odunewu

In order to tackle the issue of Naira scarcity in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is going after Banks and hoarders of the new Naira …

Naira scarcity: CBN goes after banks, hoarders as ATMs run dry Read More
Business

Nigeria sees cash shortage amid push for redesigned currency

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Blessing Anaro

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s push to replace its paper money with newly designed currency notes has created a shortage of cash, leaving people unable to buy what they …

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