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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 Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has urged African nations to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to make it more resilient and globally competitive. Acting Executive Secretary of the ECA, Antonio Pedro said this in a statement
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 Federal Government and the U.S. on Thursday in Abuja signed an agreement on the repatriation of 954,807.40 dollars looted assets recovered from former governor of Bayelsa, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami who was
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 North-South Progressives Alliance, has called on Mr Godwin Emefiele, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor to review the Naira re-design and cashless policy in the interest of Nigerians. Mr Ayobami Oyalowo, Co-Convener, North-South Progressives Alliance, a support group of All Progressives
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
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