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The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has given his assurances to the Nigerian public concerning that the Federal Government’s upcoming implementation of new foreign exchange regulations will improve naira’s value. Oyedele emphasized that these regulations are designed to provide a precise representation of the naira’s value. He added that the plan includes measures to address illicit currency trading and is expected to narrow the gap between the official exchange rate and the unofficial one, ultimately achieving a “fair price” for the naira by the close of 2023. READ ALSO: Naira Strengthens by…

The Nigerian Naira on Monday 30th Oct, displayed further resilience, gaining 2.5% against the US Dollar, with the exchange rate falling to N1,170 on the parallel market also known as black market. The positive shift in the currency market saw the Dollar quoted at N1,170, which marked an improvement from the N1,200 rate observed just last Friday. To provide context, the Naira had faced significant pressure earlier in the previous week when it reached a record low of N1,310 per Dollar. READ ALSO: Nigerian Railways to begin e-ticketing on Wednesday – Minister This decline was attributed to strong demand in…

Mr Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, says the Nigerian Railways will commence e-ticketing on Wednesday. Alkali made this known on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of e-ticketing for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes. According to him, the e-ticketing system will direct ticket sales revenue to the government’s funds. He added the e-ticketing platform would significantly reduce potential for corruption and revenue leakage. “It will also help to ensure security of our passengers and avoid racketeering. “It is the desire of this administration to have zero tolerance for corruption. All these are aimed to benefit our citizens,” he said. Contributing,…

In a dazzling ceremony held in Paris, France, Lionel Messi, the iconic Argentine captain who led his nation to victory in the 2022 World Cup, secured an unprecedented eighth Ballon d’Or award. This extraordinary achievement cements Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time. The Argentine star first captured the Ballon d’Or in 2009 and then went on to claim the prestigious title for the seventh time in 2021. Messi’s performance during the 2022 World Cup was a masterclass, with him scoring two crucial goals during the final match, including one in a penalty shoot-out, that won…

The Nigerian Senate has launched an investigation into the reported disbursement of N14 billion as a salary increment to all Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) employees. The allocation was purportedly approved by the NSPMC board without the required authorization from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Ahmed Wadada, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, made this announcement during a hearing in which the NSPMC management was called upon to address questions regarding the agency’s actions as outlined in the 2019 audit report. READ ALSO: 17 Bodies Recovered, 12 Rescued in Taraba Boat Accident The report…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed legal action against Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), following the conclusion of an investigation into allegations of gross misconduct against some of his students. Professor Ndifon, a Senior Lecturer, is facing a four-count charge that includes sexual harassment, official corruption, and abuse of office. These charges are in violation of sections 8, 18, and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. READ ALSO: Governorship Election: 5.1m PVCs collected in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 5,169,692 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) had been collected in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi, ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in the states. The commission in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in Abuja, on Monday night, said the uncollected number of PVCs in the three states was 239,746. “The breakdown for the three States indicates that out of 1,056,862 registered voters in Bayelsa, 1,017,613 have collected their PVCs and 39,249 are uncollected. “In Imo State, the number of registered voters is 2,419,922 out…

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time in his career at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday. The Argentina and Inter Miami captain was prolific last season, having won 2022 World Cup as the best player of the tournament. READ ALSO: Israel Prime Minister rules out a ceasefire, saying ‘this is a time for war’ Messi, 36, succeeds Karim Benzema as the winner of the prize awarded for his performances last season, when he inspired Argentina to glory at the World Cup. Following Messi, Erling Halaand was ranked second, followed by Kylian Mbape, third, Kelvin De…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes on to say he wants to make Israel’s position on a ceasefire clear. “Just as the US would not agree to a ceasefire after the bombing of Pearl Harbour or after the terrorist attack of 9/11, Israel will not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas after the horrific attacks of 7 October,” he says. “Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism,” he says. READ ALSO: Ex Benue LG Chairman Dies in Captivity “The Bible says ‘there is a time for peace, and a time…

Disk Jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy has reached out to her fans for assistance in acquiring a new iPhone 15 Pro Max, after she loss her previous phone. The daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, had recently shared her ordeal of being robbed of her phone by thieves in Soho, London. READ ALSO: FG approves N2.1trn supplementary budget for urgent national issues She stating that since it is customary for fans to gift their favourite celebrities items such as phones, cars, and houses, she has contemplated asking her fans, whom she affectionately calls “Cupcakes,” to help her obtain…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved N2,176,791,286,033 supplementary budget to fund urgent national issues including N605 billion for national defence and security. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of FEC meeting in Abuja. ” The council considered a request for supplementary appropriation which is a second for 2023. ” And graciously approved the sum of N2,176,791,286,033, as supplementary budget and this supplementary budget is to fund urgent issues including N605 billion for national defence and security. ” This is to sustain the gains…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday warned government officials and family members against attending the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting without invitation. Tinubu issued the warning before the commencement of FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access to this place when they should not. That is not acceptable. “I will announce to you here, people who are supposed to be here. “Hadiza Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Principal Private Secretary and Damilotun Aderemi, Private Secretary.…

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately transfer the sums of $9.8 million and £74,000 recovered from Mr Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to an account under the control of the chief registrar of the court. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that he found that the EFCC and CBN had not been forthright concerning the whereabouts of the sums for which the suit was centred. He said: “Therefore, the proper order to…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, yam and other food items increased in September. It said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2023 release in Abuja on Monday. The report said that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef increased by 28.08 per cent from N2,199.37 recorded in September 2022 to N2,816.91 in September 2023. “On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of boneless beef increased by 0.62 per cent in September from the N2,799.51 recorded in August 2023,’’ the report said. It said that the average price of 1kg…

An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded 27-year-old Tajudeen Orasakin, for allegedly being in possession of a human skull. The Police Prosecutor, Asp. Abdullahi Emmanuel, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on September 27, at Gbarin Area on Ifewara Road, Ile-Ife in Osun. Emmanuel said that the defendant conspired with others now at large to commit felony to wit: unlawful possession of a skull suspected to be human skull. READ ALSO: Protesting Parliamentary Staff Shut Katsina Assembly Complex He further said that the defendant could not give satisfactory account of how he got it at the time…

Today in Paris, the football world will witness the revelation of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award winners, including Nigerian international strikers Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, who are in the running for this prestigious honor. Osimhen, a 24-year-old forward, made a significant impact last season by helping Napoli secure the first Italian Scudetto, since the Diego Maradona era. He contributed an impressive 26 goals in Serie A and an additional five goals in other competitions, making season’s top scorer. READ ALSO: Former Leicester, Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater Announces Retirement Oshoala, on the other hand, played a pivotal role in FC…

Danny Drinkwater, the former Leicester and Chelsea midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football, citing been “in limbo” for an extended period been “in limbo” for an extended period as the reason. Having played a key role in Leicester City’s stunning Premier League title victory in 2016, the 33-year-old moved to Chelsea the following year. However, Drinkwater struggled to establish himself at Stamford Bridge, leading to unsuccessful loan spells at Burnley and Aston Villa, while Off-pitch problems compounded his woes. In 2019, he pleaded guilty to drink-driving after a car crash, followed by an ankle injury sustained outside a…

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL) Mallam Mele Kyari, has said that activities being carried out by the Contractor (Brentex CPP Ltd) handling the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project Segment 2 is 80 percent completed.  Mr. Kyari was represented on an inspection visit by the Executive Vice President (EVP) Gas, power and New Energy of the Company, over the weekend at the site of Hadejia River crossing site at Tamburawa Zaria road in Kano. The EVP, explained that, the 2024 delivery date of the AKK Gas Pipeline Project is feasible. “We are here for…

Former Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concerns over the outcome of the election suit he filed against President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, stating that “all is not well” with suit’s result. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election. However, Atiku rejected the result and pursued legal action. The Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal dismissed his suit and upheld Tinubu’s victory. Unsatisfied, Atiku proceeded to the Supreme Court and sought to introduce additional “forgery evidence” from Chicago State University. However,…

The Acting National Chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has announced the commencement of a battle for the country’s emancipation. Damagum made this declaration while addressing stakeholders of the party during a world press conference organized for Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the PDP in the last election. Damagum stated, “We may be disappointed, but we are not deterred because we know what happened underground. People are not jubilating because of the situation we have found ourselves in the country.” READ ALSO: FG, Labour Meets to Review Progress on Implementation of MoU He urged…