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Currency In Circulation Increases To N2.7 Trillion, Says CBN
Currency in circulation in Nigeria jumped by N1.7 trillion to N2.7 trillion following the rise in cash transactions. A figure obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data on CIC on Thursday disclosed that the currency in circulation hit N2.7 trillion as of 31st August 2023. Recall that the currency in circulation fell to N982.1 billion as of the end of...
Yobe Govt Seeks Stronger Collaboration With TETFund
Yobe State Government has called for the sustenance of collaborative efforts with Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund. Governor Mai Mala Buni made the demand in Damaturu on Thursday when officials of the TETFund paid him a courtesy visit in his office. The Governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali. READ ALSO: Ohanaeze Condemns Murder Of Security...
Ohanaeze Condemns Murder Of Security Operatives In Imo
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the killing of eight security operatives in Imo State by unknown gunmen. The group’s reaction was contained in a statement by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike. While expressing sadness over the murder of the security men, Okwu said such an act was alien to the principles Ndigbo was known...
NUJ Mourns, Condemns Death Of VON Reporter In Zamfara
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has expressed concern over the death of a member in Gusau, Zamfara State, Hamisu Danjibga. The union called on the Police to unravel the mystery surrounding his death. Dr Chris Isiguzo, the National President of NUJ, in a statement, said that Hamisu, who until his death was a Correspondent of Voice of Nigeria in Zamfara...
Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Habila Daboh, Bishop Of Zaria Diocese
The leader of the Catholic church, Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Dr. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh as the Bishop of Zaria Diocese, Kaduna State. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on the Facebook page of the Catholic Broadcast Commission, Nigeria, on Thursday. Until his appointment, Daboh was the Rector of the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna, a position...
Police Exhume Mohbad’s Corpse, Nurse Arrested
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the exhumation of the corpse of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad on Thursday. The police also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer prior to his demise on Tuesday, September 12, PUNCH Metro can confirm. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the developments...
Reps. Deputy Speaker Kalu Salutes First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu At 63
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu At the occasion of her 63rd birthday, describing her as a woman of grace and elegance. The lawmaker in a birthday message he personally signed extolled the First Lady for being a source of inspiration and pillar of support to many,...
Chidoka Carpets Buhari Over Alleged Destruction Of National Security Architecture (Video)
Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has been condemned for allegedly causing a massive breakdown of security architecture in the country through nepotistic appointment of service chiefs. This is coming from a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka. According to Chidoka, a former Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps said it will take the country many years to...
House Of Reps To Streamline Revenue-Collecting Agencies
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, yesterday, said the parliament would enact laws to streamline revenue-collecting agencies. He added that a law would be formulated to eliminate multiple taxation in the country. Kalu made the disclosure at the World Bank Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP) Focus Group discussion in Abuja. READ ALSO: We Will Ensure Adequate Education Funding...
Sen. Kalu Felicitates With Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom On Celebration Of Ikeji Festival
The senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia State, has felicitated with the people of Arochukwu ancient kingdom on their Ikeji festival, which is also known as the new yam festival. In a statement released by his media office, Senator Kalu expressed his joy at being able to join the people of...
