State of the nation: Nigeria heading for disaster, if…, Afenifere warns
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, yesterday, expressed worry over the state of the country, warning that Nigeria is at the brink of an avoidable catastrophe that requires urgent actions.
CBN steps up action to regulate mobile money services
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has released Regulatory Guidelines and Framework for Mobile Money Services in the country to create an enabling environment for orderly introduction and management of the services. The guidelines stated that the Mobile Money Operators (MMOs) shall not carry out the following activities: Grant any form of […]
Blockchain technology has the potential to add $29 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030
New research by Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) finds that blockchain technology can address barriers to financial inclusion in Nigeria and substantially boost Nigeria’s economy, potentially adding $29 billion to Nigeria’s GDP in this decade.
The voices of man and God may differ
By Owei Lakemfa THE Imo State gubernatorial election in March 2019 was a crowded field of 70. A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Emeka Ihedioha, came first with 273,404 votes. Coming a distant second was Uche Nwosu of the Action Alliance who polled 190,364 votes. […]
Two men bag life imprisonment for kidnapping minor in Kano
Two men identified as Umar Salisu and Abba Tijjani have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court for kidnapping a minor in Kano State.
Preparation in top gear as Warri awaits new Olu
It is no longer news that the 36-year-old Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, who emerged as the Olu designate will be coronated as the 21st Olu of Warri in a ceremony at Ode-Itsekiri expected to host eminent first class traditional rulers and dignitaries across the country. The coronation of the new King slated for the 21st of August […]
