No Further Bank License Revocations Planned – CBN
The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) has set the record straight, affirming that no additional banks will face license revocation, and reiterating their unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity and stability of Nigeria’s financial system. In a press release issued in the nation’s capital, Abuja, on Tuesday, the apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, […]
Top UK Universities Face Funding And Foreign Student Shortage
Some of the top universities in the United Kingdom could see their attractiveness decline due to hits to funding and tighter regulations on overseas students, the annual QS 2025 university rankings warned on Wednesday morning. Africa Today News, New York reports that four British universities retained their spots in the top 10 of more than […]
Biden Imposes Strict Restrictions On Asylum At US Border
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the President of the United States, Joe Biden has slammed new restrictions that would bar most migrants who cross the US southern border without authorization from seeking asylum in the country. The White House announced the new measures on Tuesday night, insisting […]
Two Jailed In Senegal For Berating PM On Gay Rights
A court in Senegal has jailed two men for “spreading false news” after they accused the country’s new prime minister, Ousmane Sonko of tolerating homosexuality. The activists whose names were given as Bah Diakhate and Imam Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Ndao were jailed for three months and fined 100,000 CFA francs ($165, £130) each. They had […]
How Nigeria Lost ₦141bn In 2 Days Due To Labor Strike
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has agreed to suspend its indefinite nationwide strike for a week. However, economic analysts are concerned about its impact on the nation’s financial markets. The outlook for the naira and activities in the stock market remains pessimistic. This is following the loss of around ₦141 billion in investments in Africa’s […]
Minimum Wage: Tinubu Demands ‘Realistic’ Proposal In 48 Hours
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has ordered the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present a template for a new minimum wage within the next 48 hours. Mohammed Idris who is the Minister of Information and National Orientation, made this knoow in in Abuja on Tuesday after a Federal Government delegation on the new […]
Barcelona President Decries Mbappe’s Move To Real Madrid
The President of Barcelona Football Club, Joan Laporta has admitted that Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid is “not good news.” Madrid had earlier confirmed that Mbappe will be joining them as a free agent. Laporta, speaking to Mundo Deportivo, said: “As a Barça fan, it’s not good news to see Mbappé to Real Madrid. […]
2027 Election: You’ve No Problem In FCT, Wike Assures Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has assured President Bola Tinubu would have no challenge in future elections in the FCT, stressing that residents can beat testimony to the fact that he is fulfilling his social contract to them. Wike made this announcement this on Tuesday during the commission of the […]
Obi Condemns Malicious Sabotage Of 2nd Niger Bridge
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s standard-bearer in the last general presidential poll, has lamented the senseless vandalism of the Second Niger Bridge, a vital link for the nation’s transportation network. The Labour Party candidate’s comments come on the heels of a disturbing viral video, shared by influencer Lord Zeus, that brought to light the deliberate […]
London Hospital Paralyzed By Cyber Attack, Surgeries Halted
A sophisticated cyberattack on a key supplier sent shockwaves through London’s medical community on Tuesday, forcing major hospitals to cancel select surgeries, according to the National Health Service (NHS), which highlighted the significant consequences for blood transfusion services. In the heart of London, a malicious cyberattack on Synnovis, a vital pathology partner, had a ripple […]
Niger Mine Site: One Casualty, Dozens Injured
Tragedy struck Galkogo village in Niger‘s Shiroro Local Government Area on Monday when a mine caved in, claiming one life, injuring several others, and leaving over 30 individuals buried under the rubble. On Tuesday, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Ara, head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), issued a statement in Minna, shedding light on the latest […]
NUEE Announces End Of Blackout As Strike Action Suspended
The national grid is back up and running, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) confirmed, after the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress agreed to suspend their strike, ending power outages across the country. Adebiyi Adeyeye, the union’s top dog, spilled the beans in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, confirming the […]