Food Security: CBN releases N756 billion to 3 million Farmers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has released the sum of N756.51 billion to 3,734,938 small holder farmers, cultivating 4.6 million hectares of land, to boost the Federal Government’s food security initiative. Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor, made this known while presenting a communiqué from the bank’s
Bitcoin soars above $40,000
Bitcoin broke above $40,000 on Wednesday and headed for another attempt at breaking from its months-long range as short-sellers bailed out and traders drew confidence from recent positive comments about the cryptocurrency by high-profile investors. Bitcoin was last up 1.7 per cent at $40,149 while rival cryptocurrency ether rose 1
First Bank restates commitment to education
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. said it would enhance its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) initiatives in education to ensure growth and development of the country. The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, said this on Wednesday at the bank’s webinar with the theme: “Education- Does Kindness
Sister of murdered Nigerian Army General Hassan Ahmed released after 13 days
Sabina, the sister of the late Major General Hassan Ahmed, has been released after thirteen days in captivity. The former Provost Marshal (PM) of the Nigerian Army was murdered around 7 and 8pm on July 15 within the Abaji area of Abuja. Ahmed was buried at the Lungi Barracks Cemetery
Olympics: Ten Nigerian athletes banned from Tokyo
Ten Nigerian athletes have been ruled ineligible to participate at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), reducing the country’s hope of clinching more medals at the event. The athletes were said to have failed to meet the minimum testing requirements under Rule 15
IPOB: List of Consular Services UK can offer Nnamdi Kanu in Detention
The embattled leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu is a dual citizen of Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Since his re-arrest in June, his lawyers have reportedly sought consular assistance from the United Kingdom in order to ensure that he is released. However, there is a lot
IPOB lawyer gives update on members arrested during Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has revealed that some proponents of the secessionist movement who were arrested at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday have been set free. He, however, noted that some were still being held
President Buhari to increase Nigeria’s Education budget by 50%
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to increase the budget for the education sector by as much as 50 percent over the next two years. In a document titled, Heads Of State Call To Action On Education Financing Ahead Of The Global Education Summit, signed as a form of commitment at
Court acquits Shiekh El-Zakzaky, orders immediate release
A Kaduna state high court on Wednesday ruled in favour of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Shiekh Ibrahim El-zakzaky. According to a statement issued by IMN signed by Ibrahim Musa, its media chief, El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenah, emerged victorious today in court after their defence team
Why Buhari can’t seek medical attention in Nigeria – Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has revealed why his principal cannot seek medical attention in Nigeria. Adesina said Buhari could not be treated in Nigeria because he has his own medical team in the United Kingdom. According to him, the President has used