The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) declared a remarkable shift in the Nigerian currency's value against the US Dollar, citing an unexpected acceleration. President Aminu Gwadabe, speaking on Channels Television's Business Incorporated, highlighted the unprecedented progress. Gwadabe emphasized the swift rise, noting rates where BDC operators...
The Senate on Monday finally concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, confirming them as cabinet members after a week of intense grilling for some and cursory introductions for others. Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the nominations to a series of voice votes,...
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has announced a two-week extension to the ongoing state-wide lockdown to combat the Coronovirus disease. This follows the expiration of the initial 14-day lockdown, which began on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020. Governor Oyetola, who made the announcement during a broadcast address to citizens...
The Kwara State Government has commenced the removal of illegal make shift structure in Ilorin, the State Capital with immediate effect. The removal exercise carried out by the Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Control of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, commenced during the week, at Agba Dam Road,...
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, as the triumph of truth over falsehood and evil. Speaking in Abuja after the apex court gave its verdict, Governor Diri said the victory...
He is making my reign colourful - Emir of Ilorin He will end his tenure with Alhamdulillah - Chief Imam of Ilorin The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON of Kwara State for his inclusive and visionary leadership style. The monarch...
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the swapping of positions by two heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. This is in order to realize and sustain government’s abiding desire for effective and efficient service delivery in the two organisations. Consequently, Mrs. Imaan Suleiman...
A protest unfolded at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, as disengaged staff voiced their grievances over looming job losses due to alleged recruitment irregularities. More than 1,500 workers faced termination following accusations of improper hiring procedures by the federal government. The demonstration arose in response to...
Donates Millions For Varsity Development The Baba Adini of Ansarul-Islam Society of Nigeria, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged his total support towards the rapid growth of the Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, in Kwara State. To live up to his words, Dr. Saraki granted a four-year full scholarship to 100...
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari stopped him from quitting the establishment of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single-train refinery. Dangote who disclosed during the commissioning of the project in Lagos, said Buhari’s sustained support and encouragement over the past eight years...