The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), praised Mrs Olubisi Osinbajo, mother of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who turns 90 on Thursday. In a letter he personally signed on Wednesday, Buhari thanked the celebrant for giving the country an “illustrious offspring” like the Vice President, and his other siblings. Special Adviser to the President on…
Here is the situation as it stands on Thursday, February 16, 2023: Russia has launched missile attacks across Ukraine on Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, after Western allies pledged to ramp up military aid to the Ukrainian armed forces to support a planned counteroffensive.Ukrainian officials said air defences in the south downed eight Kalibr missiles fired…
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release old N200 notes into circulation to co-exist with new N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes for 60 days. He, however, said old N500 and N1,000 banknotes are no longer legal tender in Nigeria.The President, who made this known in a nationwide broadcast on…
Former governor of Anambra State Peter Obi has again emerged as the preferred choice to become the Nigeria’s next president, according to an opinion poll, the third in the past week showing the Labour Party candidate is the top candidate. In the survey commissioned by ANAP Foundation and conducted by NOI Polls Limited (NOIPolls), respondents…
Naira gained slightly against the United States dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Wednesday , a day after it fell amidst scarcity of new naira notes in the country. Data posted on FMDQ website, where forex is officially traded, showed that the local currency closed at ₦461.50 per $1 on Wednesday, translating to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Elegance, luxury, and class are some of the unique qualities that top restaurants exude. The SRS Collection, a leading luxury hospitality brand in Lagos, launched its five-star restaurant, The GoodLife Restaurant, on February 12th, 2023. This restaurant, without a doubt, will be one of the most upscale waterfront dining spots in the…
The National Emergency Management Agency has received a batch of 150 Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic. It was learnt that the returnees were voluntarily brought back to Nigeria in a chartered aircraft, Sky Mali UR-CQX with registration number FMI 6001, which landed at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, on Tuesday….
Wema Bank Plc has said it plans to equip small and medium-scale enterprises in Enugu with adequate knowledge and skills to boost their businesses. The bank said in a statement that it would hold its maiden ‘Business Growth and Innovation Conference’ in Enugu, in partnership with the Enugu SME Center, the Enugu State Government’s SME…
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Pamela Shodipo as executive director of the south directorate after regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The bank said in a statement that Shodipo joined the board of Fidelity Bank with over 25 years of multifunctional and cross-border banking experience at leading financial institutions, covering…
