Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has told lawmakers it opened two domiciliary accounts for the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) after receiving authorisation from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), contradicting earlier claims that no such accounts existed. Appearing before a House of Representatives investigative panel, CBN director Hamisu Abdullahi said...
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West African leaders have approved a new leadership team for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), appointing commissioners, judges and heads of key regional institutions as the bloc prepares for a new five-year administrative cycle amid growing security and economic challenges. The appointments, endorsed during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority...
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Nigeria’s ambition to end decades of dependence on imported petrol has suffered a significant setback after fuel imports surged sharply in June, despite increasing output from the country’s flagship Dangote Petroleum Refinery. New industry data shows imports of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, climbed to an average of 18.1 million litres per...
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Global oil prices climbed towards $90 per barrel as the escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran heightened fears of disruptions to one of the world’s most critical energy supply routes. Brent crude rose to around $89 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded above $82, extending gains as markets priced...
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The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commissioned an upgraded digital e-library at Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) land swap initiative aimed at improving infrastructure in Unity Colleges. Speaking during an inspection tour of key education projects in Kano State, Dr. Alausa...
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The Federal Government has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media alleging that Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State, was attacked, assuring parents and guardians that the school remains safe and fully secured. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs....
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By Festus Fifen In a continued effort to strengthen families of Junior Police personnel nationwide, The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Partnering the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has launched its maiden skills acquisition and empowerment programme for spouses of junior police officers nationwide. Speaking during the flag off of...
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Britain has ushered in a new political chapter with Andy Burnham formally becoming Prime Minister after being invited by King Charles III to form a government at Buckingham Palace. The constitutional transition, completed following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, reinforced the enduring stability of British democracy as one Prime Minister departed with a public...
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Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh round of appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, naming former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele (Ayo) Fayose as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments, which take immediate effect, are aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery...
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Prominent figures from Britain’s ethnic and diverse communities have welcomed the appointment of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, expressing hope that his leadership will strengthen social cohesion, broaden engagement with diverse communities and reinforce Britain’s global reputation for inclusion. Among them to congratulate the new Prime Minister were Bobby Syed, founder of the internationally acclaimed EMMA...
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