Businessman Jailed for Refusing to Accept Naira as Legal Tender
Businessman Jailed for Refusing to Accept Naira as Legal Tender Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, sentenced a businessman, Uzondu Chimaobi, to four years in prison for refusing to accept the naira as legal tender in Nigeria. Chimaobi was charged by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the […]
Interpol Partners with EFCC in Investigating N1.3tn CBEX Scandal
EFCC Launches Investigation into N1.3tn Fraud Linked to CryptoBank Exchange The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a probe into an alleged N1.3tn fraud involving a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). CBEX, which operated under the management of foreign nationals in collaboration with Nigerian partners, reportedly collapsed on Monday, leaving thousands of […]
Sokoto APC hails Aliyu Sokoto as party worthy ambassador for excellent performance in less than two
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The All Progressives Congress in Sokoto state has described governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto as a worthy ambassador of the party for achieving a lot and performing excellently under two years in the development process to reposition the caliphate. ” His performance in less than two years of piloting the affairs of […]
Peter Obi Visits Nasarawa, Donates to Paradise College and Orphanage, Champions Education and Compassionate Leadership
Uke, Nasarawa State | Monday, April 14, 2025 – Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a humanitarian and educational visit to Paradise College of Health, Science, Technology and Administration and Equipping the Needy Fountain of Hope Orphanage in Uke, Nasarawa State, where he donated funds and resources to both institutions. […]
President Tinubu Launches Reconstruction of Key Abuja-Kaduna Highway.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the long-awaited reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway—one of Northern Nigeria’s most vital transport arteries, essential to the region’s economic and social development. Speaking on behalf of President Tinubu during a flag-off ceremony held in Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, Governor Uba Sani highlighted […]
North East Lawmakers Protest Exclusion from Federal Government’s Agro-Industrial Programme.
By Peter Jatau, Abuja, April 11, 2025 Lawmakers from the North East geopolitical zone have expressed strong disapproval over the exclusion of their region from the Federal Government’s flagship Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. Rising from an emergency meeting held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Thursday, April 10, members of the […]
Plans To Result: Urgent Need To Finance The Kaduna State 2025 Education Sector Annual Operational Plan
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje In Nigeria, the gap between policy design and implementation is starkly evident. Despite efforts to craft comprehensive plans and allocate significant resources, the desired outcomes often remain elusive. Kaduna State’s experience is a telling example, where despite notable strides in policy development and meeting the 25% budget allocation benchmark for education, […]
FEC Orders Full Implementation of Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy
FEC Orders Immediate Resumption and Full Implementation of Naira-for-Crude Policy ALSO READ: JAMB Holds Mock UTME for 211,000 Candidates Across the Country The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially directed the full and immediate implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude policy with local refiners. According to the government, the initiative is not a short-term solution […]
JAMB Holds Mock UTME for 211,000 Candidates Across the Country
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has started conducting the mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for at least 211,000 candidates across the country on Thursday. ALSO READ: Fulani Ethnic Militants Expand Their Grip in Southwest Nigeria JAMB officials said the mock exam is meant to help candidates get used to the Computer-Based Testing […]
Kaduna State Boosts Literacy with New Program Targeting Over 150 Communities
Kaduna, Nigeria – In a renewed effort to tackle illiteracy and promote inclusive education, a foundational literacy and numeracy program has been launched across all 23 local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State, reaching over 150 communities and directly impacting more than 6,000 out-of-school children from underserved, vulnerable, and less privileged backgrounds. The initiative is […]