CBN Eyes Fresh Round Of Recapitalisation For Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to initiate a new phase of banking recapitalisation for the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). At the 58th Annual Bankers’ Dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Friday night in Lagos, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN Governor, made this announcement. As […]
Why I Can’t Contest Against Tinubu In 2027, Wike Opens Up
Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has debunked widely held speculations that he could revive his presidential ambition in 2027, stressing that as a man who abhors disloyalty, he cannot contest against his boss, President Bola Tinubu. Noting that he remained committed to the successes of the […]
The Impact Of Storytelling On Learning And Life
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where words eluded you during a speech? I certainly have, and allow me to share an experience when my mother’s storytelling prowess came to my rescue. On a particularly memorable day, my mother returned from a wedding and gathered my siblings and me in our living room. […]
Chauvin, Police Officer Who Killed Floyd, Stabbed – Report
Derek Chauvin who is the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been seriously injured in a stabbing, the Associated Press has reported. Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday, the AP said, citing an unnamed person familiar with the matter. Floyd’s death […]
Rio Fan Death: Taylor Swift Concert Organizer Issues Apology
The chief executive of the company organizing Taylor Swift‘s tour dates in Brazil issued an apology on Thursday after a fan lost their life during the pop sensation’s Rio de Janeiro performance amid a searing heat wave. Organizers are facing criticism as fans voiced concerns about being restricted from entering the stadium with water bottles […]
FG: Asphalt, Concrete Pavement Quality Not Comparable
Sen. David Umahi, leading the Ministry of Works, explained the rationale behind supporting concrete technology in road construction, pointing to the substantial benefits it brings to the table. Drawing attention to the Ministry’s official standpoint, he outlined the distinct conditions influencing the choice between asphalt and concrete in the construction of federal roads across the […]
Nigeria Achieves 78% HPV Vaccine Coverage In 14 States, FCT
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination initiative in Nigeria has successfully reached 78% of the targeted national goal of 80%, focusing on the pilot states where the vaccine was implemented. Dr Joseph Urang, the Immunisation Officer, Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, disclosed this in Port Harcourt during a two-day media dialogue on ‘Care […]
FCT’s Certificate Of Occupancy To Include NIN, BVN – Wike
Minister over the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike ruled that individuals seeking Certificates of Occupancy in the FCT must tender their National Identification Number (NIN), whereas incorporated groups have to furnish the company’s Bank Verification Number (BVN). This guideline is for people applying for Certificates of Occupancy in the Federal Capital Territory. As earlier stated, […]
FG Plans To Renovate For 18,000 Health Centers
On Thursday, the National Economic Council greenlit plans to renovate 17,000 primary and 774 secondary healthcare centers across the country. The National Economic Council said this comes as a reaction to recognized financing shortages and declining healthcare statistics Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, presented. Governor of Bauchi State, Bala […]
UN Agencies Seek Child Protection Amid Climate Change
United Nations agencies have stressed that urgent attention is needed to curb the extreme health risks faced by pregnant women, babies, and children during climate catastrophes. They call upon world leaders to prioritize the protection of newborns and children, among others, against the impacts of climate change. UN agencies, in a Call for Action issued […]
Imported Welders Cost Nigeria $10 Billion Annually – Minister
Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, highlights that Nigeria faces an annual economic drain of $10 billion due to the reliance on imported certified welders across diverse sectors. At a ceremony in Abuja yesterday, the minister revealed these details while overseeing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, signaling a commitment to […]
Irish Government Eyes Sweeping Changes In Military Policy
Ireland, known for its commitment to neutrality and multilateral institutions, is on the brink of a significant shift as the current government in Dublin readies for a substantial transformation. Ireland is teetering on the edge of a fundamental policy shift in global security as the West confronts multiple international conflicts that strain its resolve to […]