AfCFTA: Afreximbank launches pan-African payment platform
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report In furtherance to the take- off of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched the pan-African payment and settlement system (PAPSS) to ease cross-border payments in local currencies across different markets in the continent. In a statement yesterday, Afreximbank said PAPSS, which was […]
BBNaija: Why I left Nini for Angel — Yousef
By Arogbonlo Israel Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Yusuf Adam aka ‘Yousef’ has given reason for leaving Nini for Angel. According to the ex-BBNaija Season 6 housemate, he left Nini the moment he noticed she was bonding with Saga, hence, he had no option than to replace her with Angel. Yousef disclosed […]
UBEC to conduct nationwide learning assessment in schools
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Universal Basic Education Commission,UBEC, Wednesday,said it would soon conduct a world-class assessment survey to ascertain learning outcomes in the nation’s basic education sector. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, said the 2021/2022 National Assessment on Learning Achievements in Basic Education (NALABE ) will also evaluate the impact of the multi-billion […]
‘Goodbye boxing’, Pacquiao hangs gloves, eyes Philippines Presidency
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday announced he was hanging up his gloves a week after he launched his bid for president of the Philippines. “It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over,” the 42-year-old boxing champion in eight divisions said in a video message posted on his […]
FG approves 14 days paternity leave
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved a 14-day paternity leave to make men properly bond with their newborn baby or adopted one. The paternity leave is for men in the federal civil service. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this while briefing State […]
‘See you soon’, Joshua activates Usyk rematch clause
Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter has claimed that Anthony Joshua has activated his rematch clause with the Ukrainian, insisting that a second fight will ‘definitely happen’. The former cruiserweight champion, 34, silenced the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday with a boxing masterclass to claim the WBO, WBA, IBF and IBO world titles from his British rival. It […]
Why I sued Edo APC chairman for N5bn ― INEC’s REC, Igini
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Akwa-Ibom State, Mike Igini, Wednesday gave reasons why he has instituted a N5 billion libel suit against the chairman of Edo State All Progressives Congress (AC), Col David Imuse. Speaking when the suit came up for hearing at the Edo State High Court, […]
Reps to investigate state of Police training colleges
The House of Representatives has called for full investigations into the deteriorating conditions of Police Training Colleges across the country
Ogun LGAs get N3.4bn from FG in August
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State on Wednesday disclosed that all the 20 local government areas in the state received the sum of N3,433,534,037.71 as allocation from the Federal Allocation Account for the month of August. The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Moruf Afolabi Afuape, disclosed this during the Joint Account […]
Senate moves to stop illegal charges on cargo transport in Nigeria
The Senate has commenced moves to stop processing delay and illegal charges on cargo transport by freight agents in the country. The Senate decision followed a motion sponsored by Sen. Bala Na’Allah (APC-Kebbi) during the Wednesday plenary The motion was titled: “The need to streamline Import and Export Cargo Processing in the Aviation Sector”. Rising under […]
Delta community accuses monarch of forceful take over of lands
By Festus Ahon The people of Agidiase quarter of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State have accused the Obi of the kingdom, Ifechukwude Okonjo II of forcefully taking over of their lands. The people who embarked on a peaceful protest within the community, accused the traditional ruler of carrying out unauthorized sales […]
