Bill on prohibition of foreign currency use in Nigeria scales First Reading in senate
The Senate has initiated steps to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by outlawing the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. The proposed legislation, aimed at ensuring…
Enugu govt launches digital platform for 48-hour processing of land title applications
The Enugu State Government has launched the Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS), a digital platform designed to streamline land title applications and ensure seamless processing within 48 hours. The…
Tinubu appoints Aisha Garba as UBEC executive secretary
In a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, a renowned international development specialist, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal…
Lagos State Seals The Lord’s Chosen, Celestial Churches, Hotel, Restaurants Over Noise Pollution
The Lagos State government under the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed multiple establishments, including The Lord's Chosen Church, Celestial Church, hotels, and restaurants, in response to ongoing…
LASBCA refutes allegations of illegal eviction, demolition threats
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has noted with concern the recent media report alleging illegal eviction and demolition threats against tenants at 118, Apapa Road, Ebute-Metta (West). The…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 34.6% in November as Food Prices Surge
Economic pressures persist as Nigerians remain hopeful that inflation will ease in six months. Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 34.60% in November 2024, reflecting a 0.72% rise from October’s rate…
UBA Donates N500 Million to Bolster Security in Lagos
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has contributed N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) to enhance security and promote a safer environment in the state. UBA…
Leadership Shakeup: Uzo Oshogwe Appointed MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels, Succeeding Dupe Olusola
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Uzo Oshogwe as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Mrs. Oshogwe, currently the MD/CEO of Afriland Properties Ltd,…
FEC approves N47.9trn 2025 budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the N47.96 trillion 2025 budget. Atiku Bagudu, minister of budget and economic planning, spoke to journalists after the council’s last meeting in 2024…
ECOWAS approves exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. It however gave the three…