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EFCC arrests bank manager in Abuja for ‘hoarding N29m new notes’
The operations manager of a commercial bank in the federal capital territory was reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for hoarding N29 million of the new…
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At Least 1,300 Killed by Powerful Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Hundreds of structures were destroyed and over 1,300 people were killed when a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit large sections of Turkey and Syria early on Monday. As rescuers continued…
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13 Parties threaten to withdraw from 2023 elections if CBN shifts new naira deadline
In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria's currency redesign strategy, "thirteen" of Nigeria's 18 political parties have vowed to sit out the next general elections on February 25 and…
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Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira redesign will boost economy, society - Peter Obi You’re a political prostitute - Keyamo tackles Dogara I’ll develop entertainment industry - Peter Obi replies El-Rufai IPOB alleges plot to…
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Buhari declares Tinubu the next President of Nigeria at APC rally in Nasarawa
The next president of Nigeria will be Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to President Muhammadu Buhari. On Saturday, Buhari praised the ex-governor of…
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Seyi Makinde deploys free ‘Omituntun’ transport buses to cushion the effect of fuel scarcity and naira shortage
On Friday night, the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, ordered the deployment of free 'Omituntun' buses to mitigate the effects of the fuel shortage and currency crisis on state…
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Give me seven days to resolve new notes shortage – Buhari
On Friday, President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) pleaded with Nigerians to allow him seven days to fix the nationwide cash shortage caused by the Central Bank of Nigeria's decision…
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Tinubu promises to increase the length of university education from four to eight years
On Thursday, Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), vowed to increase the length of university education in Nigeria from the current four years to eight…
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CBN orders banks to pay new naira notes over the counter — N20k maximum
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed commercial banks to begin providing the redesigned naira notes to customers over the counter. In a statement released on Thursday, the Central…
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‘Serial entrepreneur’ selling new naira notes on social media arrested by ICPC
One Oluwadarasimi Emma has been detained for allegedly selling new naira notes on social media, according to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC's spokesperson,…
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Don’t mind PDP, they cannot even provide electricity to roast boli – Tinubu
At a rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state on Tuesday, APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu criticized the country's foreign currency (FX) rate management system. The…
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Some elements in Aso Villa want APC to lose the elections – El-Rufai
The governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, asserts that there are saboteurs in President Muhammadu Buhari's government who are seeking to undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the polls. He…
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Banks will accept old notes after deadline – Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, informed the House of Representatives on Tuesday that commercial banks in Nigeria will continue to accept old naira bills from customers…
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Fuel scarcity may affect elections logistics – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that logistics for the upcoming elections may be impacted by the petrol shortage. INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated on Tuesday at a consultative…
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Nigeria becomes the first African country to receive Elon Musk’s Starlink service
SpaceX, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, said on Monday that it has launched Starlink services in Nigeria. This makes Nigeria the first country in Africa to get these services. In…
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FG okays U.S. visa ban on democracy saboteurs
The Federal Government asserts that any action taken against those who undermine the nation's democracy, which has been nurtured by the blood of many patriots, is appropriate and justifiable. Alhaji…
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DSS arrests syndicates selling new notes, bank officials implicated
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly apprehended members of organized syndicates involved in the selling of newly redesigned naira banknotes. According to a statement released on Monday by…
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Efforts are ongoing to ensure improved distribution of the new naira notes – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that efforts are being made to enhance the circulation of the new naira notes. According to Garba Shehu, the president's spokesperson, the decision to redesign…
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Jandor’s convoy attacked by thugs, three injured
Abdul-Azeez Adediran alias Jandor, the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party of Lagos State, was attacked in the Coker area of Aguda in the Surulere Local Government Area of…
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I have not seen any of the new naira notes – Ortom
In spite of his position, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has admitted that he has not yet seen the new naira notes. He made the comment on Wednesday while supporting…
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We will not change the January 31st deadline for Old Naira Notes – Emefiele
In order to combat inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 16.5% to 17.5%. This was stated by CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele…
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PDP begins court process to disqualify Tinubu, cites US conviction for sale and distribution of narcotics
The Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated legal procedures to disqualify Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, based on his…
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International Passengers Stranded As Lagos Airport Ground Handlers Strike
On Monday, ground handlers of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) began strike action, leaving a large number of foreign travelers detained at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.…
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LASTMA announces traffic restriction for Buhari’s two-day Lagos visit
The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be restricted on Monday with a diversion on the Island on Tuesday for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari. Commissioner for…
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You are unstable – APC blasts Pastor Tunde Bakare
Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, the Assistant Director of Publicity for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has criticized Pastor Tunde Bakare of Citadel Global Community Church as an…
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NCDC places Nigerians on alert over Diphtheria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said it has responded to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano states and is monitoring the situation in Osun…
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Three Injured as Explosion Rocks Rivers APC Rally
On Thursday, some All Progressives Congress Party (APC) supporters in Rivers State were injured after an improvised material believed to be dynamite exploded at the renowned Igboukwu field, where a…
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Lagos announces work-free days for PVC collection
The Lagos State Government has declared a four-day work-free day for public servants to enable them to collect their Permanent Voter Cards at their respective local government/local council development areas…
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Paternity Suit: Sanwo Olu is his father – Mother of 27-year-old Delta man speaks out
Grace Moses, the mother of the 27-year-old man from the Delta state who claims that Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, is his father, has finally spoken out. Grace Moses, 47,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
NBC fines TVC, for airing “hate speech and inflammatory comments”
The NBC has penalized TVC's parent company, Continental Broadcasting Services Limited, for broadcasting "hate speech and inflammatory comments." TVC was given two weeks from the date of the letter to…
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