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CBN CLEARS ALL FOREIGN EXCHANGEBACKLOG

The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN hasannounced it has cleared the seven billion dollars foreign exchange FX backlog inherited by Governor YEMI CARDOSO in fulfillmentof a key pledge on his appointment and signifies a significant step towards restoring confidence in the economy. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications of the CBN, HAKAMA SIDI ALI who confirmed the settlement of all valid FX backlog claims yesterday said the CBNemployed Deloitte Consulting, an independent auditing firm, to meticulously assess the transactions, ensuring that only legitimate claims were honored. The CBN’s commitment to tackling the FXbacklog appears to be paying […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

Sports

TOBI AMUSAN SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS HER 100 METERS GOLD AT THE AFRICAN GAMES.

World Record holder TOBI AMUSANrecorded an easy win as she won her third straight gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the African Games 2023 yesterday. The former world athletic champion clocked a time of 12.89 seconds to retain her title while Nigeria’s other athlete in the final, FAITH OSAMUYI narrowly missed out on a podium finish as she ran 13.77 seconds to finish in fourth place. AMUSAN then shifted attention to the women’s 4x100m relay and anchored the Nigerian […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

National

SLAIN SOLDIERS TO RECEIVE NATIONAL HONOURS.

President BOLA TINUBU yesterday said the slain military personnel in OKUAMA, a community in UGHELLI South Local Government Area of Delta State, will be conferred with national honors.  TINUBU who disclosed this at the breaking of the Ramadan fast in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, and the leadership of the House, said while oversight is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in governance, excessive summoning of officials can disrupt operations and hinder service delivery to citizens. He commiserated […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

News

ESWAMA TO HOLD CLEAN-UP EXERCISE ON SATURDAY.

Enugu State Waste Management AuthorityESWAMA has informed the general public that this month's clean-up exercise will be held on Saturday, 30th March 2024, between the hours of 7 am and 10 am. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Waste ANDREAS GEBAUER in a signed statement said the Authority expects Ndi Enugu to be patriotic in cleaning their surroundings, even though there won't be an enforcement exerciseas they step into the period of the Easter Celebration. Those who engage in sporting activities around OKPARA SQUARE and any other location within the […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

News

NOLLYWOOD PRODUCER ANDY BEST PASSES AWAY.

Popular Nollywood producer IKECHUKWU NNANDI, popularly known as ANDY BESThas passed away.  The convener of the Best of Nollywood Awards BON, SEUN OLOKETUYI who confirmed the news yesterday said he battled an undisclosed prolonged ailment and was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri.   His remains have since been deposited at the ALADINMA Mortuary in Owerri.  He was known for the production of Nollywood movies like MY SWEET SISTER, PRETTY ANGELS, QUEEN OF MY HEART, and RAIN MAKERS, amongst many other films.  ANDY BEST who hailed from ISIALA MBANO Local Government Area of […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

News

ZENITH BANK ANNOUNCES FIRST FEMALE GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR.

Zenith Bank has named ADAORA UMEOJI as its first female Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with her appointment subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which takes effect from June 1, 2024.  She takes over from EBENEZER ONYEAGWU, whose five-year term expires on May 31, 2024, after a very successful tenure.   The Bank in a statement yesterday saidUMEOJI is the first female GMD/CEO since the inception of the bank, and her appointment is consistent with the bank’s executive transition tradition, succession plan, and […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

National

SENATE ASKS FEDERAL GOVERNMENTTO COMPENSATE FAMILIES OF SLAIN SOLDIERS.

The 10th Assembly has asked the Federal Government to immediately compensate the families of the 17 murdered soldiers in Delta state. This was demanded during plenary yesterday as the senators observed a minute silence in honorof the military personnel who lost their lives on Thursday in OKUAMA Community, Delta state.  During the session, a motion of urgent importance on the killing of the Nigerian Army personnel and the necessity for an urgent investigation was moved by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Nigerian […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

Entertainment

TYLA ANNOUNCES DATE FOR DEBUT ALBUM.

Grammy award-winning South African singer TYLA has announced that she will release her self-titled debut album TYLA on Friday which will feature guest appearances from notable global music stars She gained mainstream attention with her hit single WATER which earned her a Grammy award for Best African Song Performance at the 66th Grammys. TYLA shared the track list for her upcoming album on her Instagram page and the 14-track long […]

todayMarch 19, 2024

News

STONE DEALERS SHUT OPERATIONS IN EBONYI STATE OVER INCESSANT PRICE HIKE.

Stone Dealers Association and Truck Owners Association in IVO Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have shut down their businesses to protest an increase in the price of materials by Chinese firms operating in the mineral-rich local government. The two associations also shut down businesses to protest an increase in transport fees by the Chinese firms and vowed not to start operations until the prices of the materials and haulage […]

todayMarch 19, 2024

Sports

FALCONETS TO PLAY GHANA AT THE AFRICAN GAMES FINAL.

Nigeria’s FALCONETS have progressed to the final of the African Games after beating UGANDA 2-0 in CAPE COAST, GHANA, and would play the host nation GHANA who won their game 3-1 against SENEGAL. Falconets' substitutes ADAOBI OKAH and CHIAMAKA OKWUCHUKWU fired the winning goals to earn a 2-0 win over UGANDA U-20 yesterday. CHRISTOPHER DANJUMA's side are in pole position to defend their gold, having defeated the Ugandans to seal […]

todayMarch 19, 2024

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