INEC officials compromised presidential election, Obasanjo alleges
Amid protests by representatives of some of the political parties over the conduct of last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written an open letter…
Foreign election monitors accuse INEC of compromising electoral process
A coalition of international election observers says Nigeria’s election held last Saturday throughout was compromised by the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Joint Election Observation Mission…
U.S. extends business, tourism visa validity for Nigerians to 60 months
The United States Embassy in Abuja on Monday announced the increase of visitor visa validity from 24 months to 60 months for Nigerians planning to enter the country temporarily for…
Sustainable industrialization: ECA wants African countries to focus on green mineral value chains
To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa’s Agenda 2063, the world must decarbonize its growth models and shift to renewable energy…
CBN reviews tenure of bank MDs, top management of financial institutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday announced the review of the tenure of Executive Management and Non-Executive Directors of Deposit Money banks and financial institutions in the country.…
CBN appoints new spokesperson, as Nwanisobi retires
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday announced the appointment of Dr Isa Abdulmumini as its Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department. He takes over from Osita Nwanisobi, who has…
NPC approves sale of defunct NITEL Moloney Str. property to Lagos
Preferred concessionaire emerges For Zungeru Hydroelectric Power The request by the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) for the sale of some properties belonging to the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications and Mobile…
Peace Accord: Biden wants candidates to uphold peace; accept election results
US President, Joe Biden has asked candidates in next Saturday’s Presidential Elections and other upcoming elections to uphold peace and accept the outcome of the elections as would be announced by…
Crude oil theft, petrol subsidy undermining petroleum sector growth, says NEITI
The huge negative impacts of petrol subsidy payment and losses as a result of crude oil theft have brought excessive pressures on the country’s economy and its growth, the Executive…
NCP approves 9 firms to verify NIPOST properties nationwide
Nine firms have been approved by the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) to carry out a nationwide verification of NIPOST Properties & Development Company Limited, the Bureau of Public Enterprises…