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BREAKING: We’ve not lifted visa ban on Nigerians – UAE Official
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) official has contradicted the claim by the Nigerian government that it has lifted the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. According to CNN, the official from the Gulf state disclosed this in a chat. “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far,” the source asked not to
Things To Know About Tinubu’s ex-commissioner Appointed CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yemi Cardoso as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He has also appointed four new deputy governors; namely Emem Nnana Usoro, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor and Bala M. Bello. Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the development in a statement
Tinubu appoints El-Rufai’s Commissioner as CBN Deputy gov, fires Emefiele’s deputies
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dattijo served as Commissioner of Budget and Planning under immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The president also sacked all the deputies that served under Godwin Emefiele, former governor of CBN, who is
Tinubu jets to US for UNGA Sunday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for New York, United States, on Sunday to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which will take place September 18 to 26, 2023. Presidential spokeman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, announced this Friday while briefing State House reporters on the president’s itinerary ahead of the annual
Muhammadu Buhari University begins academic activities October – Minister
Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, has revealed that Muhammadu Buhari University, Daura in Katsina State will commence academic activities by October this year. He disclosed this when he led his ministry’s delegation on an inspection tour to the school’s permanent site in Daura on Friday. The minister also said the school had already
Tinubu Appoints Yemi Cardoso As CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yemi Cardoso as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This was announced in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. The statement said the appointment is subject to confirmation of the Senate. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to
Kyari to Reps: NNPCL Retail Made N18.4bn Profit in Q1 of 2023
The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mele Kyari, had said that the NNPC Retails Limited made a profit of N18.4 billion in the first quarter of 2023. He disclosed this on Friday when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the acquisition of OVH
Increase in food prices, transport costs push inflation to 25.80%
Nigeria’s inflation figure has risen to 25.80 percent in August, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed. The NBS stated that headline inflation rate increased to 25.80 percent relative to the July 2023 headline inflation rate which was 24.08 percent. The report stated that the headline inflation rate shows an increase of 1.72% points
Cultists kill 100-level UNIZIK student in Awka
Suspected cultists have killed a first-year student of the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened on Thursday evening. The deceased student was identified as Uche Joevita Chigozirim. According to an eyewitness, Dickson Anayochi, Miss Chigozirim was hit by a stray bullet at Miracle
Nami: I was targeting new FIRS record when Tinubu removed me as chairman
Muhammad Nami, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has spoken about the record he would have set if President Bola Tinubu had not replaced him. On Thursday, Tinubu had asked Nami to proceed on three months pre-retirement leave, while announcing Zacchaeus Adedeji, his Special Adviser on Revenue, as replacement in acting
Adamawa Govt set to build another flyover in Yola
The Adamawa State Executive Council (SEC) on Friday approved the construction of another flyover in Yola, the state capital, around Mubi Roundabout. This would make it the third flyover in Yola after the two earlier completed in 2021 and 2022, during the first term of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The new flyover is expected to cost
Adamawa Govt set to build another flyover in Yola
EPL: Pochettino decides on Chalobah’s future
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that defender Trevoh Chalobah is in his plans at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino also said that ‘no one will decide’ Chalobah’s future but him. Chalobah failed to land a move away from Chelsea in the final week of the summer transfer window despite interest from Bayern Munich and Nottingham Forest,
EPL: Pochettino decides on Chalobah’s future
Jigawa: Gov Namadi warns against diversion of palliative items
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has warned the palliatives distribution committee against the diversion of the items. The governor gave the warning on Friday at the flagg off of the statewide distribution of palliative food and cash held at Gumel. He said the items were to be distributed only to the needy, orphans, people with
Jigawa: Gov Namadi warns against diversion of palliative items
‘Don’t use substandard materials’ – Kwara warns contractors
The Kwara State government has warned contractors handling various water projects in the state against the use of substandard materials and delays in the completion of the projects. Commissioner for Water Resources Usman Yunusa Lade handed down the warning during his meeting with contractors and consultants handling various water projects in the state. Lade, who
‘Don’t use substandard materials’ – Kwara warns contractors
Nigeria, Czech Air Forces to deepen strategic partnership
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says strengthening strategic partnerships with other Air Forces will provide a pathway to an enduring and comprehensive solution to challenges encountered in pilot training. Abubakar made this known when he met with the Commander of Czech Air Force, Maj.-Gen. Petr Cepelka, at the ongoing
Nigeria, Czech Air Forces to deepen strategic partnership
Traders stranded as police take over phone market in Abeokuta
Phone sellers and technicians in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, became helpless on Friday after armed policemen took over the space they use for daily commercial activities. DAILY POST recalls that the open space situated at Ibara Roundabout in Abeokuta had earlier been acquired over 10 years ago by the Ogun State Government for overriding
Traders stranded as police take over phone market in Abeokuta
Zachary Maduka: COSEYL demands immediate investigation into murder of LP chieftain in Abia
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has called for a forensic investigation into the murder of a chieftain of Labour Party in Abia State, Zachary Maduka. DAILY POST recalls that the LP chieftain was killed and beheaded by unknown gunmen at his residence Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday.
Zachary Maduka: COSEYL demands immediate investigation into murder of LP chieftain in Abia
Olayemi Cardoso: Things you must know about new CBN Governor
Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday, DAILY POST has outlined the profile of the new apex bank’s boss. Cardoso replaced Folashodun Shonubi, who served in an acting capacity after the suspension of Godwin Emefiele on June 9. PROFILE Mr Cardoso,
Olayemi Cardoso: Things you must know about new CBN Governor
Plans in top gear for metro rail from FCT to Nasarawa – Wike
Nyesom Wike has said that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will partner with the Nasarawa State Government on the development of rail lines and road transportation networks. The FCT minister stated this when Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa visited him in his office in Abuja on Friday. Acknowledging the proximity of Nasarawa State to
Plans in top gear for metro rail from FCT to Nasarawa – Wike
EPL: Arteta gives Saka, Partey injury updates ahead of Everton clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed injury concerns over Bukayo Saka ahead of their Premier League trip to Everton on Sunday. The Gunners have lost on their three visits to Goodison Park, winning just one of their last seven fixtures there. But Arteta’s men go into the game unbeaten this season, on the back of
EPL: Arteta gives Saka, Partey injury updates ahead of Everton clash
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