Afew hours after the official website of the upcoming Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) digital currency, enaira.com, went live, it has recorded over one million hits. This comes one week to the planned launch of the initiative. The development could pass…
Nigeria remains Africa’s shining star, says Osinbajo
• Governors preach unity, peace at 61st Independence anniversary church service Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its economic, religious, ethnic, security and other challenges. He said the country remains Africa’s shining star, despite the difficulties…
FIRSTBANK EXPANDS ITS INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER NETWORK, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE.
In furtherance of the need to expand diaspora remittance inflow into the country, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has increased its network of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), targeted at easing the accessibility of its customers to receive money from…
Dollar breaks N550/$ barrier as naira continues free fall
It was a gloomy start of a new week for the local currency, yesterday, as it fell to N550/$ at the parallel market to record another new low amid rising speculative trading. The market opened at N445/$. It closed on…
Nigerians need true national leader, not zoning – CAN Chairman, Hayab
Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Vice-Chairman, Northern States and FCT of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has opined that Nigerians need a leader who can unite and take the people out of the present economic woes and security challenges. Rev.…
Canada is reopening to US tourists on Monday: Your guide to crossing the border
The Canadian government has prohibited Americans from taking nonessential trips there since March 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. But that will change on Monday, August 9, when Canada opens its borders once again to leisure travel from its southern…
Eid-El-Kabir: Demonstrate Good Virtues Of Islam, Buhari Tells Muslims
President Muhammadu Buhari in his Eid greetings on the occasion of Eid El-Adha called on Muslims in the country to demonstrate the good virtues of Islam. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant…
‘Why Oyedepo sacked 40 pastors’
FRESH facts emerged on Monday, why Bishop David Oyedepo sacked about 40 pastors in the employ of Living Faith Church worldwide in Ekiti State. Reports on Sunday said Bishop Oyedepo, founder/General Overseer of Living Faith Church also known as Winners…
NECO: Buhari appoints Prof Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi as new Registrar
SEVEN weeks after Prof. Godswill Obioma died serving as the registrar of National Examinations Council, NECO, President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, as his replacement. Prof. Wushishi’s appointment was contained in a letter dated…
FIRSTBANK'S SMECONNECT PLATFORM CONTINUES TO HELP BUSINESSES THRIVE.
Small Medium Enterprises are the ultimate drivers of the economy, and when they are under- utilized and not given the much-needed support to thrive, it has an overriding effect on the overall growth and development of a Nation. In a…