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CBN Assures Depositors Of Keystone Bank’s Stability

Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday assured the public that Keystone Bank Limited remains stable and fully operational despite a court order forfeiting the bank’s shares to the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday, the CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, acknowledged concerns over the development but maintained that there was no cause for alarm. She stated that the stability of the banking sector and the safety of depositors’ funds remained the […]

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General

FG Approves Recruitment of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses for Correctional Facilities

By: Sulyman Gobir President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to improve healthcare services in correctional centers across Nigeria. The approval, conveyed through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is part of the government's effort to enhance medical care for inmates. This development follows growing concerns over the poor conditions of correctional facilities, including inadequate medical services. Dr. Tunji-Ojo had secured a presidential directive for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) […]

February 14, 2025 4

Communications

World Radio Day: Governor Ododo Celebrates Contribution of Radio to Democracy

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the Governor used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion and cohesion of all segments of the society in governance and making sure that all voices are represented in […]

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News

Wike Orders Security Agencies to Monitor Influx of Suspicious Individuals into FCT

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to closely monitor the movement of individuals into the territory, particularly those who could pose security threats. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the FCT Security Committee meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Wike, was attended by the chairmen of the six area councils of the […]

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Featured

NILDS Pushes for Stronger Gender Inclusion in Nigeria’s Legislature

By Sofiat Adenekan The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, is pushing for greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s legislative process. At a validation workshop in Abuja, NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, stressed the slow progress in women’s empowerment despite various initiatives. He highlighted the 2023 general elections, where female representation in governance remained below 5%, warning that this could hinder women’s participation in policymaking and socio-economic development. Prof. Suleiman emphasized the need to review and update the 2014 […]

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News

NDLEA Declares Four Members Of ‘Barryshine’ Drug Cartel Wanted

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Suleiman Aremu Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement on Monday by the spokesperson of the NDLEA said the decision to declare the suspects wanted followed an order granted to the NDLEA by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High […]

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Economy

Court Affirms FCCPC Regulatory Authority In Telecom Sector

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favour of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in a legal dispute involving MTN Nigeria, affirming the commission’s regulatory authority over competition and consumer protection in the telecommunications sector. This is according to a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, who described the ruling as a significant affirmation of the commission’s statutory mandate. The case, presided over by Justice F.N. Ogazi, was filed […]

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Economy

Customs Hosts High-Level Forum for Government-Owned Companies

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has underscored the significance of corporate governance, financial autonomy, and operational efficiency in managing government-owned enterprises, particularly those under military and paramilitary organisations. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, stated this when the NCS hosted a high-level roundtable discussion for key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial sectors on operational best practices for government-owned companies at its Headquarters in Maitama Abuja. In his keynote address, CGC Adeniyi emphasized that the Nigeria Customs […]

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Economy

NAICOM, NEMSA Partners On Electrical Safety, Insurance Compliance

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency have entered into a historic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding on electrical safety and enhancing insurance compliance. This collaborative effort aims to establish a framework for mutual understanding and cooperation in achieving their regulatory obligations, prioritizing the safety of lives and property in relation to electrical incidents. At the signing ceremony at the NAICOM Headquarters, the Managing Director, NEMSA, Aliyu Tahir, highlighted the agency’s mandate to […]

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