State Police Bill scales second reading at Senate

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, has passed second reading in the Senate. The proposed legislation, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide […]
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CBN’s new FX manual may raise Dollar liquidity, enhance market confidence

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor The implementation of the fourth edition of the Foreign Exchange Manual by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently launched in Abuja and will be taking off on June 1. The new manual is expected to deepen FX transparency, improve liquidity and strengthen market confidence and liquidity. The new policy […]

Senate dissociates itself from warrant of arrest issued against Mele Kyari

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has distanced itself from the warrant of arrest reportedly issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, by its Committee on Public Accounts. The upper legislative chamber declared that no Senate committee has the authority to independently […]

Buhari, not Tinubu, is highest borrower – Report

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefAs the debate over frequent borrowings by the current administration rages, Think Business Africa, a policy and communications group, has described Late President Muhammadu Buhari, not Bola Tinubu as the largest borrower, since the current democratic era from 1999 to date. The Tinubu administration has been criticised for its continuous […]

Benue pensioners threaten to occupy govt house over unpaid gratuities, arrears

Hundreds of aggrieved pensioners under the aegis of the Concerned Pensioners Association of Benue State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Makurdi, threatening to occupy the Benue State Government House if their longstanding grievances over unpaid gratuities, pension arrears and pension harmonisation are not addressed.

Reps pass state police bill as constitution amendment gains momentum

The bill stipulates that no state police formation shall commence operations unless it is established by a law enacted by the relevant State House of Assembly and certified as complying with national minimum standards prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.

Infinix Launches HOT 70 Series with Industry-First 12-Colorway Dynamic Shine Design

HOT 70 Series debuts with an industry-first lineup of 12 trend-forward colorways under Infinix’s all-new Dynamic Shine Design. It’s the most fashion-forward HOT release to date, designed for the next generation of young users worldwide In a smartphone market where devices increasingly look and feel the same, Infinix is taking a different approach. Today, the […]

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