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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained why it raised charges on ATM withdrawals from other banks. The bank says the move is meant to improve cash availability at ATMs and encourage banks to expand their ATM network. This was announced after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, where the bank also…

The Federal Government will begin promotion exams for senior officers in Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies to fill vacancies in top positions. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this after a board meeting in Abuja. The affected agencies include the Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.…

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed allegations from the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he is working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reinstate former local government chairmen in the state. The PDP had accused Egbetokun of attempting to destabilize Osun and even plotting against Governor Ademola Adeleke. The party…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, took office furniture, including a chair with the Nigerian Coat of Arms, before leaving office. Okpebholo revealed that he had to personally purchase a new chair upon assuming office. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Okpebholo expressed shock that even basic…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep the benchmark interest rate at 27.5%, following its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Governor Olayemi Cardoso shared the news, confirming the decision was unanimous. Along with the interest rate, the CBN maintained other financial measures. The cash reserve ratio remains…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, recently spoke about a disturbing incident with a woman who claimed that God had chosen him to be her husband. The woman, a senior officer at the West African Examinations Council, visited his office years ago, insisting that God had spoken to her about…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that its scheduled meetings for February 2025 will be postponed indefinitely. This decision was shared in a statement by FAAC Secretary Ali Mohammed on Thursday. The notice expressed regret for any inconvenience the delay may cause and assured members that the meeting would be rescheduled at a…

Former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has officially acknowledged that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. This revelation is documented in his autobiography: A Journey in Service, which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday. In a review of the book, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo conveyed Babangida’s…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere’s appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of the…

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced plans to honour Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who lost his life to a lion attack at the university zoo. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a workshop held at the university’s Department of Dramatic Arts. The event, organised by the National Association of Academic Technologists…