The adoption of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its underlying technology, called block chain, can increase Nigeria’s GDP by $29billion over the next 10 years, President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday in Abuja at the official launch of the eNaira.
The President also declared that the introduction of the...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the discovery and drilling of oil in Nasarawa State will lead to greater prosperity for Nigerians as well as enhance overall energy security for the country.
In his virtual message to the official spud-in of the Ebenyi-A Well located in the Middle Benue...
The Senate has approved N238bn as the budget of the NCS for the 2020 fiscal year.
The approval of the amount followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Customs, Tariff and Excise by its Chairman, Senator Francis Ailimikhena.
The amount comprised Personnel Cost of N98.61bn, representing 41.41...
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared 24-hour curfew in the state following the degeneration of the protest against hunger
The governor declared the curfew at a press conference held at the Government House on Thursday.
He said, “After careful consideration, we have come to terms that 24 hours...
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said the inclusion of Nigeria in the list of countries under the US travel ban was a shock to the country.
He described the ban as unwarranted because of the contribution of Nigerian professionals to the US economy.
The minister spoke...
Says Distribution for Everyone, not Party Members
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has flagged-off the distribution of the state's palliative materials, as part of the efforts to cushion the effect of the CoronaVirus pandemic in the state.
Governor Akeredolu said the pallaitives are meant for everybody and not...
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, congratulates the Muslim faithful in the state on the successful completion of the 2020 Ramadan fasting.
The Governor urges the Muslim faithful to continue with the spirit of sacrifice and sanctity they practised during the fasting period.
He says though the Holy month has ended,...
The All Progressives Congress(APC), kwara State Chapter has condemned the attacks on public and private facilities in the state capital, ilorin on Friday.
It decribes the looting and attack on public and private facilities as misplaced and unjustifiable under any guise whatsoever.
In a statement issued by the party during the...
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that COVID-19 tests in all approved testing centres in Lagos State are carried out free of charge.
Abayomi stated this today while reacting to an online report which alleged that patients pay 30,000 Naira for COVID19 test at Nigeria Centre...
The Kaduna State Government has appealed to residents of the state to register to vote before 31st July 2022.
The state government has also declared 27th – 29th July 2022 as public holiday to enable more citizens to complete their voter registration.
A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House urged all...
