CBN Finally Lifts Ban On Cryptocurrency Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a U-turn over its stance on crypto assets in the country as it has now instructed banks to disregard its earlier ban on crypto transactions. This is according to a circular dated December 22, 2023, with reference number FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/002/003, and signed by the apex bank’s Director, Financial […]
UK Economy Shrinks Again Ahead Of Elections
According to recently released official figures, the British economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter, igniting concerns about a possible recession ahead of the upcoming election in 2019. Gross domestic product contracted 0.1 percent between July and September, down from a prior estimate of zero growth, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. […]
Jude Okpara’s Fight Against Architectural Quackery
In a remarkable feat of academic and professional prowess, Mr. Jude Chibuike Okpara, a renowned Nigerian architect and strategist, has released a pivotal research paper, presented at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, New York titled ‘Elevating Architectural Standards in Nigeria: Tackling Quackery Head-On.’ This work not only cements Okpara’s status as a leading figure […]
Ihejirika Jude: New Leadership Models In Hospitality
In a groundbreaking presentation at the esteemed New York Learning Hub, New York Learning Hub, Mr. Jude Chimuanya Ihejirika a seasoned hotelier and a strategic management and leadership expert, unveiled his trailblazing research paper, ‘Strategic Leadership in the Hospitality Industry: Innovating Business Management for Competitive Excellence.’ This seminal work, drawing from his extensive experience as […]
Don’t Relinquish P’Harcourt Refinery To Cabal, NLC Warns FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned against a possible takeover of the Port Harcourt Refinery by cabals of government. The union also demanded an audit of the refinery and called on the Federal Government to purge the refinery of “elements” that led to its collapse in the first instance. NLC Head of Information, Benson […]
You’ll Have Good Roads In 2 Years, Umahi Assures Nigerians
Nigerians have been assured by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi that the current dilapidated federal road networks will be transformed to durable ones in two years. Umahi stated this at the inauguration of the Board members of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency on Thursday in Abuja. He said a network of good roads […]
US Court Clears 70-Year-Old Man After 48 Years In Jail
A man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he did not commit has been exonerated by an Oklahoma judge. This case has now become the longest known wrongful sentence in the United States. The 70 year old Glynn Simmons, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in […]
Nigeria Wins Again As London Court Strikes Out P&ID’s Appeal
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) has lost its final appeal against Nigeria in an eleven-billion-dollar arbitration case which was filed in the UK. The London High Court’s October ruling, which stopped the enforcement of damages for a failing gas processing plant, […]
NNPCL Boasts As Port Harcourt Refinery Commences Operation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it has fulfilled its pledge to achieve the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on the Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, gave the explanation […]
End Of An Era: France Shuts Down Embassy In Niger
France has concluded plans to close its embassy in Niger Republic, where anti-French sentiment has grown since a July coup, due to a staff exodus following an attack left it unable to function, diplomatic sources said on Friday morning. According to very close sources; ‘After the attack on our embassy July 30, and the setting […]
How Tinubu Intimidated Fubara Into Signing Pact — Briggs
A fresh revelation has emerged over what actually transpired in Aso Rock Villa on Tuesday night during the peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu between the Rivers State’s Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Chief David Briggs, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Water Resources, made the disclosure after attending the […]
You Can’t Ban Super League, Court Fires Back At UEFA, FIFA
In a move that seems like a major boost to the Super League project, Europe’s top court yesterday ruled that UEFA has been ‘abusing a dominant position’ in its control of European football. The Super League and its backers, A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the would-be competition — a concept launched in April […]