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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily withdrawn its Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 due to misinterpretation and misrepresentation by some stakeholders. The document, published on September 17, 2024, was met with controversy, particularly regarding the 5% limit on Ways and Means Advances to the Federal Government, contrary to the National Assembly’s bill raising the limit to 10%. The CBN clarified that the guidelines were a compilation of previously issued policies and directives effective until December 31, 2023, and not new policies. Some policies mentioned have been revised or replaced by newer…
Ogun State is taking proactive steps to boost productivity in its workforce. The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, has emphasized the need to invest in strategies that motivate workers to perform optimally. This call to action was made at a two-day strategic retreat held in Ijebu-Ode, where the theme “Reinvigorating The Workforce for Increased Productivity” set the tone for the discussions. The retreat aimed to enhance staff skills, well-being, and productivity, aligning with the government’s goals. According to Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, productivity in the public sector relies on a motivated, well-equipped,…
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and some police officers were spotted at the polling unit of a former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole. State reporters understands that Oshiomhole is supporting the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo. At the time of filing this report, Oshiomhole has arrived at his polling unit to vote for his preferred governorship candidate. Voting activities for the governorship election in Edo State have commenced, as Edo people decide who becomes the next governor of the state. In a related development, operatives of EFCC have apprehended…
The self-proclaimed “African AI” and TikTok sensation has recently inked a lucrative N200 million contract as the face of a prominent Chinese robotic company. Jadro Lita, also known as Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, a 300-level student at Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State, has emerged as a rising star in the world of social media. The self-proclaimed “African AI” and TikTok sensation has recently inked a lucrative N200 million contract as the face of a prominent Chinese robotic company. State reporters revealed that the contract with the Chinese robot company spanned from January 2024, keeping her as the company’s ambassador.…
Nollywood Actor Nkem Owoh popularly known as Ukwa pens out advise to young actress Angel Unigwe and her mother towards Kanayo O. Kanayo. According to him respect is to be given to who it’s due. Young upcomers should learn to respect people who started what they’re going in for. “I think the best for that little Angel to gain back her place in Nollywood industry is for her and her mother to take out time and visit Kanayo O Kanayo no matter whether they’re wrong or not. At least the respect should be forgiven before any other thing can come…
Justice Rahman Osodi of an Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a businessman, Bernard Nzenwa, to four years and 11 months imprisonment for fraud. Justice Oshodi convicted the businessman of a one count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate. The businessman was charged to court alongside his company, Omega Maritime and Energy Limited, for a lone charge bordering on issuance of false documents on December 6, 2022. The defendant, who also appeared for the company, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The commission alleged that Nzenwa alongside Omega Maritime…
Eligible residents and citizens of Edo State are out today to elect the man/woman to govern the affairs of the South-south State for the next four years. State reporters reveals that Edo State residents will vote to replace Governor Godwin Obaseki as the next governor of the state. The major candidates in today’s gubernatorial election are: Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Monday Okpebholo and; Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata.
Special Adviser to the Delta State governor on trade and export promotion, Mrs. Shimite Love, has raised concerns over the practice of slavery and forced labour in Delta State. Shimite, who spoke to journalists in Asaba yesterday, frowned upon the practice of modern-day slavery, mostly in restaurants. “ I was told Delta practices slavery, but I didn’t believe it until I went out to see things for myself. I saw people really working in restaurants; they are not being paid, while some borrow money and are made to work for it for years. That is slavery.“ “People are suffering slavery…
Nicki Minaj reveals she’s still not a U.S. citizen despite paying millions in taxes; says she should have been granted honorary citizenship by now.
NIGERIA’S fragile democracy undergoes another massive scrutiny as the governorship election occurs throughout Edo State on September 21 (tomorrow). Amidst the tensions, resentment, and open acrimony, the will of the people must prevail. Any other outcome is a disservice to democracy. Therefore, the umpire, the security agencies, and the Federal Government must ensure free, fair, and credible polls that will be acceptable to all parties. It is a high-stakes, winner-takes-all contest for the soul and resources of Edo State. After the off-cycle governorship polls in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states in late 2023, this is another real test of democracy…