The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that the 1,000 staff members who left the bank in December 2024 did so voluntarily as part of its Early Exit Programme, refuting claims that they were forced to quit. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso made the statement during an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives ad-hoc…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an outstanding achievement in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations, with a total of N102.5 billion raised for the national coffers. This represents a remarkable 94% increase over the previous year, underscoring the command’s pivotal role in enhancing Nigeria’s…
The Nigerian Medical Association of Nigeria (NMA) has called for government-backed incentives, including soft car loans, to retain doctors in Nigeria and curb the growing trend of medical professionals leaving for better opportunities abroad. Chairman of the Oyo State NMA chapter, Dr. Happy Adedapo, made the remarks during an interview with the News Agency of…
As Nigeria enters a new year like other nations of the world, the citizens, smarting from economic hardship in particular, have begun to share their hopes and expectations in the new year- 2025. Interestingly, despite the economic odds faced Nigerians remain optimistic about the prospects for recovery and growth. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report, AHR,…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to be more determined and steadfast in their rejection of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption, pointing out that the progress of the country is awaiting their resolve in this…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu for spending over 30% of his time abroad since taking office, urging him to focus on addressing Nigeria’s domestic challenges in 2025. Obi made the comments during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, highlighting that as of December…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has issued birth certificates to over 10 million children and announced plans to establish 4,000 additional registration centers across Nigeria. This development was shared in a statement signed by Director of the Public Affairs Department at the NPC, Talibat Oloruntoba on Wednesday. NPC Chairman, Nasir Kwarra stated the commission’s commitment…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As Nigeria enters the year 2025, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International (TI) Nigeria have issued a stark warning to the government regarding the persistent socio-economic challenges the country continues to face. In a statement issued by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the Executive Director of CISLAC, the organization…
By Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has kicked against the President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform describing the bills as ‘ill-timed. Lopsided and inimical’. The governor remarked that the planned tax reform was coming amidst economic challenges confronting the masses under President Tinubu’s government. He made the remarks while welcoming 2025…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which…
