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  • CBN Governor Clarifies Stance on Fintech Licenses

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on CBN Governor Clarifies Stance on Fintech Licenses

    The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, announced that the licenses of fintech companies such as Moniepoint and Opay have not been revoked. Cardoso made this clarification in a communiqué following […]

  • ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands by Federal Government

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands by Federal Government

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its intention to declare a nationwide strike due to the federal government’s refusal to meet its demands despite consistent appeals. Addressing journalists on Tuesday during a […]

  • Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Departs by Mutual Consent

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Departs by Mutual Consent

    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has left the Premier League club by mutual consent, according to Sky Sports. Pochettino, who arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer on a two-year deal, guided the Blues to a sixth-place […]

  • Bayelsa Court Orders DSS to Pay N300 Million for Illegal Detention of Youth Activist

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Bayelsa Court Orders DSS to Pay N300 Million for Illegal Detention of Youth Activist

    A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has ordered the Department of State Security (DSS) to pay N300 million in damages for the illegal arrest and detention of youth activist Collins Opumie. The court ruling, […]

  • Negotiations Adjourned as Labour Turns Down N54,000 Wage Offer

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Negotiations Adjourned as Labour Turns Down N54,000 Wage Offer

    The ongoing negotiations between the Nigerian Federal Government and organized labour unions over a new minimum wage remain unresolved after the unions rejected the government’s revised proposal of N54,000 per month. The decision to adjourn […]

  • What I learnt from Yoruba land – Azuka Onwuka

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on What I learnt from Yoruba land – Azuka Onwuka

    When I get into a new environment, I study the way of life of the residents, in order to understand how and why they do things. Whatever I consider admirable, I copy it. Whatever I […]

  • Teen Rapper Rylo Huncho Dies from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Teen Rapper Rylo Huncho Dies from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

    Police have confirmed the tragic death of teenage rapper Rylo Huncho, who was found at his home in Suffolk, Virginia, USA. Authorities determined that he died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. […]

  • Nigerian Army Detains Shop Owner After Banex Plaza Clash

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Nigerian Army Detains Shop Owner After Banex Plaza Clash

    In a disturbing incident at Banex Plaza in Abuja, Nigerian Army personnel detained Caleb Onyemaeachi Chidera, a shop owner who had honoured their invitation. The clash occurred on Saturday between soldiers and customers, resulting in […]

  • Military Assault at Banex Plaza Leaves Woman in Coma

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Military Assault at Banex Plaza Leaves Woman in Coma

    A military personnel stationed at the Banex Plaza in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja has reportedly assaulted a woman, causing her to fall into a coma. The incident, which occurred amidst heightened tensions following […]

  • France Breaks Away From Western Allies To Support ICC Decision

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on France Breaks Away From Western Allies To Support ICC Decision

    France broke away from its Western allies and expressed support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court announced its decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence minister […]

  • CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.25% to Combat Soaring Inflation

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.25% to Combat Soaring Inflation

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the interest rate by 150 basis points, raising it from 24.75% to 26.25%. This decision was made during the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on […]

  • Rivers State High Court Invalidates Amended Local Government Law

    By Ifunanya | May 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Rivers State High Court Invalidates Amended Local Government Law

    The Rivers State High Court has invalidated the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ruling was delivered in a suit numbered PHC/1320/CS/2024, which […]

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