‘We Stand Firmly By Ningi’ – Gov Mohammed Declares, Faults Senate’s Suspension The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has announced that the state government fully supports Senator Abdul Ningi, who received a three-month suspension for his remarks regarding the untraceable N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget. Senator Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central senatorial district…
As it is ready to exit Nigeria, Binance suspends its naira activities Before it ends its naira services this week, Binance asked Nigerians to trade or remove their holdings. After a falling out with the Nigerian government, cryptocurrency trading site Binance is planning to withdraw from the country. Before the naira services are discontinued this…
The Nigerian economy is currently having an impact on Ramadan sales In the spirit of the Holy month, traders call on food item dealers and merchants in the state to significantly lower their prices. Beginning with the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Kano vendors have not stopped bemoaning the lack of consumer…
FG Postpones Students Loan Scheme Indefinitely The commencement of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme has been put on hold indefinitely by the Federal Government. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, announced this development during an interview with Arise News on Tuesday. It could be recalled that President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
Senator Ningi Resigns As Chairman Of Northern Senators Forum Senator Abdul Ningi from Bauchi Central has voluntarily resigned from his role as chairman of the Northern Senators Forum following his suspension by the Upper House for alleged budget padding. The resignation letter, dated March 11, was released to the public soon after the Senate suspended…
Police Arrest Suspected Female Kidnapper In Lagos A suspected female kidnapper has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command. Her arrest also led to the successful rescue of three children, the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement issued on Tuesday (today). The incident was reported on Monday around 3:30…
The International Finance Corporation claims that commodity price increases is more severe in African nations Although food is a basic human need, not everyone has access to it. On a continent the size of Africa, food security is still a major problem that affects millions of people in various ways throughout its member states. Insider…
Because additional nations are trading outside of Africa, the AfCFTA is unable to increase Africa’s contribution to world trade above 3% Africa continues to participate in less than 3% of world commerce, with merchandise trade accounting for the majority of this involvement in 2023, according to a report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)…
World Bank: Engaging in women and girls will boost their lives and reshape the global financial system Girls who gain knowledge and are motivated see the value in themselves, drive profitable economies, and improve society and all of humankind. According to the World Bank, empowering women and girls is essential to transforming economies and enhancing…
Kidnappers Of 16 Kaduna Residents Demand N40 Trillion Ransom Bandits who kidnapped no fewer than sixteen residents citizens of Kaduna State recently have reportedly demanded a ransom of N40 trillion for their release. A community leader in the Gonin Gora area of Kaduna metropolis where the incident happened, John Yusuf, disclosed during a telephone interview…
