ABCON lobbies CBN to de-risk BDCs for diaspora remittances
By Peter Egwuatu The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), an umbrella body for over 5,3000 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licenced Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators, has urged the apex bank, CBN to de-risk BDCs operations to enable them access foreign remittances in 2022 and beyond. ABCON President, Alhaji (Dr) Aminu Gwadabe, […]
Meet Dr. Chris Zaino, the man altering the public’s perspective on regenerative medicine
As maturing men across the United States begin experiencing the adverse symptoms of natural aging, Americans have long been on the search for a solution to problems caused by diminishing hormonal and biological chemistry issues. Due to this problem, more and more patients are looking abroad to receive in-demand regenerative medicine treatments, with many being […]
Turkish inflation rate jumps to 30%
Inflation in Turkey is increasingly out of control, with the rate jumping above the 30-per-cent mark in December to 36.08 per cent year-on-year. This rate is the highest level in about two decades, the Turkish Statistical Office said in Ankara on Monday. Analysts were surprised by the strength of the price increase. They had expected […]
SEC insists on deadline for fund managers regulatory fees
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has disclosed that the deadline for payment of annul supervisory fee by fund manager remains due from the 1st January 2022 and full payment must be made on or before 31st January 2022. This was contained in a circular released by the SEC at the weekend. […]
UNIBEN directs admission seekers to upload O’ level results
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Admissions Board, says only candidates who have uploaded their O Level results will be offered admission on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The board directed admission seekers into the institution to upload their Ordinary Level (O level) results at any accredited centre of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation […]
Kaduna to spend N4.7bn on water, sanitation, hygiene in 2022
The Kaduna State Government has earmarked N4.7 billion for the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services in its 2022 budget. This is contained in the 2022 budget size of N278.6 billion, signed by Gov. Nasir El-Rufai on Dec. 22 and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Monday. The budget […]
2023 Presidential Election: APC wooing Goodluck Jonathan, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was wooing former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
2023: It’s ungodly for Delta South to aspire for governorship — Gbagi
FORMER Minister of State for Education and Delta State governorship aspirant, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has said that it was ungodly for Delta South senatorial district to aspire for the gubernatorial position in the state in the 2023 general election.
Abia APC Crisis: More party chieftains defect to Emenike group
Three members of the former executive committee of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Abia State, led by Chief Donatus Nwankpa, have joined the mainstream Chief Ikechi Emenike leadership recognised by the national leadership of the party.
Why I want to succeed Buhari — Okunnu-Lamidi, female presidential aspirant
Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi, a renowned entrepreneur and youth development advocate, has promised to make Nigeria work for its diverse populace, while also harnessing the undoubted power of its teeming youths to unleash the country’s latent potential as a force to be reckoned with globally.
Bolaji Akinyemi @80: A Tribute
Akinwande Bolaji Akinyemi CFR, Professor of Political Science, Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs from 1975 to 1983, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria from 1985 to 1987, Member of the Justice Mohammed Uwais Electoral Reform Committee in 2007, and Deputy Chairman of the 2014 National Conference, is one of such men.
