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Bolt, one of the mobility apps in Africa, has announced plans to invest €500 million in its operations on the continent over the next two years. Markus Villig, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bolt, in a statement on Friday said the funds
President Muhammadu Buhari says the cashless policy and Naira swap by the Central Bank have short and long term benefits for the country in dealing with insecurity and corruption. The President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, said Buhari stated this
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Alkali Usman, says no fewer than 310, 973 personnel of the Nigeria Police will be deployed for the forthcoming elections. Usman disclosed this on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while featuring in the 66th session
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has faulted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for going ahead to implement the currency swap policy in spite of the Supreme Court order. Gbajabiamila said this in a statement he personally
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Tuesday, urged youth corps members participating in the 2023 general elections to adhere strictly to guidelines contained in the Electoral Act. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig:-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, made the call at the closing ceremony
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged youth corps members deployed to Akwa Ibom to remain neutral and adhere to the guidelines in the Electoral Act throughout the general elections. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, gave the advice on
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a lifting of the blanket visa ban clamped down on Nigerians by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, in a statement on Tuesday, said the president canvassed this
The Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Abimbola Akinajo, said the State Government had commenced the test running of the 13km Lagos Blue Line Rail Service train. Akinajo disclosed this at the commencement of the test running in
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have collaborated with Federal Government to strengthen governance by promoting anti-corruption policy in the country. Rev. David Ugolor, the Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), said this at a mid- term review meeting
The federal government has concluded plans to unveil a carbon tax policy and budgetary system to enhance revenue generation in the country. The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Salisu Dahiru, made this known on Monday when he briefed