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The Central Bank of Nigeria has said Microfinance banks (MFBs) and primary mortgage banks (PMBs) are now exempted from paying processing fees for withdrawals above the cash withdrawal limits.   Musa Jimoh, Director of Payments System Management Department at the apex bank revealed this in a circular he signed. It read: “The Central Bank of…

The Federal Government has warned that the Second Niger Bridge might be blocked if criminal elements continue vandalizing the metal components on the bridge.   Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr. Mahmuda Mamman said this after visiting the bridge to access the level of vandalization. Mamman urged security agencies to…

According to a report by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, the United States denied 71 per cent of students in Nigeria and other West African countries visas in 2022.   The report, titled, ‘Shorelight,’ revealed that West Africa had the highest visa refusal rate on the continent in 2022. Central Africa had…

Senator Ishaku Abbo has decided to recount how he was able to successfully pass his Common Entrance examination while he was still a primary 3 student. He made such remembrance at the Nigerian Senate on Monday.   Recall that ministerial nominee, Professor Joseph Utsev had raised lots of reactions at the Senate House earlier today,…

A Nigerian man identified as Uchenna Jonathan Ohiem, 27, has passed away in Mağusa, Northern Cyprus according to reports emanating from the country.   The man was found dead in his apartment on Monday, July 31, 2023. A statement by the Cyprus police read,” On July 31, 2023, at approximately 11:00 AM, Uchenna Jonathan Ohiem,…

President Tinubu Finally Moves Into Aso Rock   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally moved into Aso Rock, two months after his inauguration. The Presidential residence has been under renovation since Tinubu’s inauguration. He has been operating from a private residence in Asokoro since his inauguration, and the security measures instituted have led to public complaints…

The Oyo State workers, on Monday, locked the state secretariat at Agodi in Ibadan, as they protest against issues affecting them.   It was reported that the workers are demanding palliatives, an upward review of pension allowances, and payment of salary deduction among others. They are also demanding payment of leave bonuses, payment of gratuities…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enforced a no-flight zone over the country, in response to the military coup in the West African nation.   The decision was announced by the ECOWAS, after an urgent meeting on Sunday, July 30 following the increasing tension stirred by the military actors who are attempting…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has faulted claims by the federal government that it is illegal for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates to embark on strike action.   Recall that Organised Labour will proceed on strike starting from August 2. According to Falana, the exercise doesn’t translate to contempt of court. This…