FCTA threatens shutdown, orders transport operators to bus terminals
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has issued a fresh warning to commercial transport operators still working from illegal parks and roadside locations across Abuja, insisting they relocate to designated bus terminals or risk having their operations shut down and their vehicles impounded. Mandate Secretary, FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, […]
‘Iran threatened to ‘black out’ Gulf if US hit power plants’
The Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks during the Middle East war, with strikes targeting US assets as well as civilian infrastructure such as energy sites, ports and airports.
Mexican TikTok influencer César Gastélum shot dead during livestream
Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum has been killed in a shooting while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa State.
PSC hands over 50,000 recruits to police for training
By Kingsley Omonobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has formally handed over 50,000 newly recruited Police Constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training. The handover ceremony, which took place on Wednesday at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, marked the completion of the recruitment phase and the commencement of preparations for the training of […]
5 countries that recently changed their currencies
Several countries have changed, replaced or redenominated their currencies in recent years as governments sought to simplify transactions, tackle economic challenges or align their monetary systems with broader economic reforms.
CBN: Strategic reforms have laid foundation for long-term economic growth
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its strategic economic reforms implemented over the past 34 months have laid a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth, financial stability and inclusive development. The apex bank stated that the measures were already contributing to improved macroeconomic conditions, increased employment opportunities and efforts […]
