(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened a massive protest that will shut down the Nigerian economy should the Federal Government fail to cancel the controversial cybersecurity levy recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The TUC in a statement signed by its President, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday, slammed the directive […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A loyalist of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has asked the Rivers State House of Assembly not to contemplate a fresh impeachment proceeding against the governor because such ambition will not succeed. Ihunwo, who is the Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Rivers State, said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Fulani Waziri family of Rafin Sarki village in Fatika District of Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has accused some soldiers of unlawful seizure of 518 cows, 177 sheep and rams on March 9. In a petition made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has frowned on the Bola Tinubu-led government for imposing a cybersecurity levy on Nigerians. Obi took to his X account to argue that the government’s decision to impose a cybersecurity levy would drain the economy and halt its revival and expansion. The African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Inflation-battered Argentina on Tuesday introduced a 10,000-peso banknote, worth the equivalent of about $11 — five times the face value of the previous biggest 2,000-peso bill. The new note, which will allow people to carry around fewer bills, will be available at banks and ATMs from Tuesday, the South American country’s central […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to the country tomorrow, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said on Tuesday. Concerns over Tinubu’s whereabouts have been growing as he is yet to return to the country after travelling to Saudi Arabia for a World Economic Forum in Riyadh from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Naira on Tuesday depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,416.57 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), showed that the Naira lost N62.36. This represents a 4.60 per cent loss when compared to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, has promulgated the constitutional amendment, formally switching Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, said a presidency statement. Gnassingbe promulgated law number 2024-005 revising the Togolese Constitution, “marking a new stage in institutional life,” said the statement issued by the Togolese presidency. On April 19, Togo’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, on Tuesday mourned Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 1980s TV sitcom, ‘The New Masquerade’, who died at the age of 81. Kosoko, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, described the late actress as a disciplined woman who […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Borussia Dortmund will play the Champions League final for the fist time in 11 years after they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in France on Tuesday. PSG hit the woodwork four times, while Dortmund needed only Mats Hummels’ header in the 50th minute to seal their spot in the final at London’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set July 7, 2024, as the deadline for Point of Sales (PoS) operators to finish their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC). This directive was issued in a meeting in Abuja between Fintechs and the Registrar-General/Chief Executive Officer (CAC), Hussaini Magaji (SAN). Magaji stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, has announced that a total of 12,526 students will be awarded with first degrees, while 252 will smile home with 1st class Honours during its 52nd convocation ceremony holding on Friday May 10, 2024 in Nsukka. Briefing newsmen Tuesday on the programmes for the convocation, outgoing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the passing of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who died on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale The President was represented by his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Benue State Government has decided to begin production of beer brands to stop capital flight to other states. The Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, made this known to journalists on Tuesday. According to Asemakaha, the beer’s name will be revealed in its launch in December. Asemakaha, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to introduce a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy to be charged on all bank transactions has sparked reactions on social media. The African Examiner writes that the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday, issued a circular to all commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the nationwide supply and distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, continues to improve, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has once again called on motorists to shun panic buying of the product. In filling stations monitored across several states, including Lagos and the FCT, the queues […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has warned the Federal Government to reverse the 0.5 per cent cyber security levy imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. SERAP also cautioned the federal government that it will deal in legal action against the government if it failed to reverse the levy within a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Erik ten Hag took responsibility for Manchester United’s miserable showing in a 4-0 thrashing by Crystal Palace on Monday but said he is still the right man to turn the club’s fortunes around. Palace completed a first-ever league double over United in style as Michael Olise scored twice, while Jean-Philippe Mateta and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russian President Vladimir Putin was Tuesday sworn into office at a lavish Kremlin ceremony for a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever before. The 71-year-old has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), has issued a seven-day deadline for Point of Sales operators, to complete registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC). This was revealed during a meeting between Fintechs and the Registrar-General/Chief Executive Officer, CAC, Hussaini Magaji (SAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, the CAC […]
