NINE individuals posing as soldiers and engaging in criminal activities in Lagos and its environs have been arrested by the 81 Division Nigerian Army Headquarters for disrupting the peace and security in the state. Newsextra24 reports that the Nigerian Army made this known in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of …
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THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated its dedication to surmounting the obstacles currently impeding the establishment of a reliable and universally accepted national identification system in Nigeria. Newsextra24 reports that this assurance comes amidst a range of challenges, including infrastructural and logistical hurdles affecting the National Identification Number …
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THE final decision on the appeal regarding the forfeiture of N1.2bn relating to the Paris Club Fund has been postponed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria until June 7, 2024. Trojan News reports that the appellant, Melrose General Services Limited, is contesting the Court of Appeal’s ruling in May 2019, …
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MD/CEO says program will promote religious inclusiveness THE Muslim faithful of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA has held its annual Ramadan Public Lecture, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa. In his welcome address, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, represented by the Executive Director, Finance, Mr. Kunle …
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THE Olubadan of Ibadaland, His Royal Majesty Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, is dead It was gathered that the first-class monarch died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan on Thursday evening at the age of 82. According to a local online newspaper in Oyo State, OyoInsight.com, Oba Balogun died …
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THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has stated that enforcement of extant laws and compliance with them are crucial to the attainment of impactful results in public policies. He disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 while receiving officials of …
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THE 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League Quarter-finalists have been confirmed after the round of 16 games on Wednesday, March 13. On the said date, Borussia Dortmund beat PSV 3-1 on aggregate to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Also, Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties to secure …
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THE Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its plans to issue a Eurobond, marking its return to the international bond market since its last issuance in March 2022. For this venture, the government has enlisted the services of leading global investment banks, including Citibank NA, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and …
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A 17-year-old boy identified as Ojibe Chukwueze has reportedly committed suicide in the Abijo area of the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday. The teenager carried out the act after allegedly stealing N100,000 from his boss. According to a source who spoke to Punch, the deceased sister found …
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THE Nigerian Naira appreciated against the US Dollar in the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday, recording a 1.88 percent increase to N1,570. This marks a significant rebound from the N1,600/$ rate observed on March 11, as reported by currency traders and Bureau de Change (BDC) …
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