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UPDATED: Eight years after, CBN restores 43 items restricted from Fx window


"As part of its responsibility to ensure price stability, the CBN will boost liquidity in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by interventions from time to time," the CBN said. Read More

UPDATED: Tinubu appoints new EFCC chairperson whose qualification is controversial


The appointment, announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson on Thursday, confirms PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report days earlier about Mr Tinubu's plan to name Mr Olukoyede as the next EFCC chief in disregard for the law.

Military airstrikes kill terrorists on attack mission


Residents described the airstrikes as "unusual achievements in recent times", adding that the attack was successful following local intelligence provided and the timely response of the Nigerian Air Force.

Reps move to increase retirement age of military personnel


The lawmakers are also proposing re-engaging retired senior officers who are forced to leave the armed forces due to the appointment of junior service chiefs.

Most Recent Stories

Professor caught cheating in examination fails to make SAN final list


The Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee (LPPC), last month, shortlisted Ms Daudu's name alongside 68 other lawyers for the prestigious SAN rank. Read More

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Nigerian vice-chancellor submits report to education minister


The Minister said sexual offences units will be established in the Ministry and all institutions of higher learning to deal with the menace.

Supreme Court dismisses SDP candidate's appeal against Delta governor Oborevwori


The appeal by Kenneth Gbagi of the SDP is an offshoot of the petition he filed at the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge Governor Oborevwori's victory in the 18 March governorship election in the state.

Peter Obi's academic records questionable — LP faction


The LP faction said the name written on Mr Obi's academic certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) was different from the name his NYSC certificate bears.

Funmi Falana, ex-NBA chair, 56 others make new SAN-designates' list (FULL LIST)


The LPPC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, released the full list of the new SAN-designates in a statement on Thursday.

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Business

PIA: NUPRC grants first petroleum exploration licence


The development is another milestone in the smooth implementation of the PIA, an official said.

How private financing can promote infrastructure development, economic growth – SEC DG


"In many countries, provision of infrastructure has been steadily moving away from government to the private sector, owing to increasing demand and reduced ability of the government to fund infrastructure alone," an official said.

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Arts and Entertainment

Mohbad: 'Please forgive me for hurriedly burying him' – Father begs Nigerians


"In Yoruba culture, he was very young. I can not keep him for too long. Who would I give him to? That's why I'm pleading with Nigerians. If I have in any way offended them, they should forgive me.

Soyinka to speak at Naija Times third anniversary lecture, book presentation


Mr Soyinka will give a goodwill message to back the keynote by one of his former students and former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati.

Opinion

"Black Grit, White Knuckles" and Osmund Agbo's piece of mind, By Okike Ezugwu


Osmund Agbo, from real world experiences and of course, staggering facts of history, thinks that the moral arch of the universe does not bend towards justice. Much of history, I am compelled to also agree, has been about might making right. One must not however lose sight of why Reverend King needed such highfalutin idealism. And in the same vein, why the psalmist had to make a promise of constant supply of bread.

Bring Bibi's head, By Azu Ishiekwene


…his current objective of "wiping out Hamas," even if it succeeds, which is improbable, is not a guarantee that a worse mutation of Hamas will not rise again in Gaza. A stubborn pursuit of his goal might produce in young, innocent Palestinians today the same sentiments that pushed him to the far right… The lion and the lamb must find a common ground in their shared, chequered history.

Promoted

Business School Netherlands graduates the MBA Class of 2023


Oti Omatsone emerged as the Overall Best Graduate of the MBA Programme and had a distinction in her Masters' Dissertation

Nigerian Bottling Company supports the Federal Government in its quest to end open defecation


This initiative is estimated to benefit approximately five million people annually, thereby promoting better health, hygiene, and improved living conditions for the residents. These efforts are also in accordance with NBC's Mission 2025 sustainability commitments aimed at achieving sustainable development in host communities.

Agro Preciso announces Tombari Sibe as chairman


Mr Sibe is a respected technology executive and business leader with over 20 years of experience.

Sports

Doping: Nigeria's Divine Oduduru gets six-year ban, slammed over N3m fine


The ban is retroactive, starting from 9 February 2023, the date of Oduduru's provisional suspension – and extends until 8 February 2029

UPDATED: AFCON 2023: Super Eagles to face host Côte d'Ivoire in tricky group


Regarded as the biggest event on African soil, the 2023 AFCON tournament will be taking place in Côte d'Ivoire from 13 January to 11 February 2024.

Fact Checker

Casting carts before horses: The case of Liberia's premature election victory declarations


The race for elected offices in Liberia has come to a near end, with vote counting ongoing after a tense voting process accounting for a huge turnout, according to election observers.

War drum or campaign message?


The Oct. 10, 2023, Presidential and Legislative election is the fourth post-war election in Liberia. It comes on the heels of celebrating two decades of peace in the country following the signing of the 'Accra Peace Accord' in 2003.

Health

World Sight Day: Nigerian govt unveils policy documents to improve eye health


The minister said the initiative will help strengthen the eye health system to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Cervical Cancer: Ogun to vaccinate 500,000 teenage girls against HPV – Official


The vaccine will be administered in all government-owned health facilities and temporarily fixed locations such as markets, schools, religious centres and communities.
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