Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 22nd May 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 22nd May 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Most infrastructure at Nigerian ports outdated, need modernisation, says NPA DG, Bello-Koko
The chaos in the Lagos Ports access roads has reduced in recent times with the introduction of the truck electronic call-up system, also known as ETO. In a recent media chat, the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Muhammed Bello-Koko, addressed this and other developing issues in the port sector. PAUL OGBUOKIRI reports Nigerian
…as CBN disowns statement on withdrawal of Naira notes from circulation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned news reports that it intends to replace the Naira notes in circulation with its digital currency, the eNaira, in due course. In a chat with journalists in Abuja over the weekend, the Director, corporate communications Department of the apex bank, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, said that the statement,
Naira falls below 600/$ in black market
…gap between spot, black market rates widens to 44% The naira weakened to 600 against the US dollars this week in the unauthorized parallel market, according to Abubakar Mohammed, a bureau de change operator that tracks the data in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. It’s the lowest the currency has traded this year in Africa’s
BoI grows profit by 75%, declares N7.89bn dividends
The Bank of Industry (BoI) says it recorded a 75 per cent increase in Profit Before Tax to N61.15 billion in the 2021 financial period. According to a statement from BoI, Malam Aliyu Dikko, Chairman of its Board of Directors, announced these results at its recently-concluded 62nd Annual General Meeting in Abuja. Dikko said that
FG to build transmission sub-stations in Katsina, Kano –TCN
The Federal Government says it is making an effort to deliver two units of 330 Kilo Volt (KV) power transmission substations in Katsina and Kano states. The substations would be built along with the transmission lines to raise power supply to the states. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah said this yesterday in
Awards, recognitions, challenge to impact more on humanity –Oyetola
In recognition of his achievements and outstanding performance in office, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Friday night, received yet another award, as he was crowned the Vanguard Newspapers’ Governor of The Year 2021 for Good Governance. He received the award at a colourful event tagged ‘Vanguard Personality of the Year 2021 Award’ which was
2023: Group drums support for Mayowa Akinfolarin, hails his sterling performance
The Ondo South Unity Group (OSUG) has adopted Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin as its candidate for the Ondo South Senatorial district election. The group in a communique issued by its spokesperson, Mr. Lawal Adeyemi on the 14th May revealed that after due consultation with major stakeholders in the Senatorial district and party, Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin is
Why Sokoto, Zamfara didn’t present candidates for WASSCE –PRP
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has attributed the failure of the governments of Sokoto and Zamfara States, to present students of their public secondary schools for this year’s May/June diet of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on misplacement of priorities by the leadership of both states. National Chairman of the party, Alhaji
Catholic Church suspends priest for joining Benue guber race
•My suspension normal –Rev. Aliafor The Benue State gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for 2023 general elections, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia yesterday bagged suspension from the Catholic Diocese of Gboko barring him from public ministry for delving into politics. The suspension is contained in a letter obtained
Two die, occupants trapped in fresh Lagos building collapse
A yet to be ascertained number of occupants on Saturday trapped in Lagos as four storey building collapsed at 4 Alayaki Lane, Lagos Island. As at the time of filing this report, a total of three occupants have been rescued, one dead while emergency responders are still struggling to extricate other occupants. Confirming the incident,
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