(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Saturday, allayed fears about his safety following Friday’s incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. A source close to the Minister told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that Adelabu was in good spirits and not perturbed by the incident. NAN […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and StarTimes have signed a five-year broadcast rights deal worth one billion naira to bring the country’s elite league back on television. This was confirmed during the contract signing ceremony in Abuja, with officials of NPFL and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in attendance on Thursday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unity Bank Plc has recorded gross earnings of N38 billion for the nine-month period ended Sept. 30, 2023. The bank said this in its unaudited results released to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) Ltd. in Lagos. The bank’s customer deposits appreciated by five per cent to N344.4 billion within the period, indicating […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris made a commitment in Abuja on Friday to return 150 million dollars of deceased Gen. Sani Abacha’s loot frozen in France. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Ms Catherine Colonna told a news conference that France would return the loot to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. “France […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has tasked members of his cabinet and other top management staff of the civil service to work together, change the narrative of Nigeria, and bring economic prosperity to the country. The president said this at the closing ceremony of a three-day cabinet retreat which took place in the State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying back-channel strategies to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. The regional bloc, while trying to avoid bloodshed in the West African nation, would also explore diplomatic interventions. This was disclosed on Friday by President Bola Tinubu who received the Minister of Europe […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has disclosed that the deal for the presidential yacht has already been agreed, signed and delivered before the public condemnation. Ndume disclosed this as he clarified the issues about the controversial yacht on Arise TV on Friday. The African Examiner recalls that the yacht […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it will be closing the Eko Bridge, between Costain and Alaka descent, to undertake some emergency repairs. This was contained in a press statement issued to the press and signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The statement read: “These repairs […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Friday, defended the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, concerning the N1.5bn budgeted for vehicles for her office in the 2023 supplementary budget. Ndume, while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday stated that the First Lady did not request personally for the vehicles. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of one hundred and six Indigent female students of Comprehensive Secondary School (CSS) Akpasha, in Nkanu West Council area of Enugu State and their parents knew no bound Wednesday, as a non governmental organization, Women Information Network, (WINET) and her foreign partner, Mundo Cooperante of Spain offered them Scholarship. Recalled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The announcement by popular entertainment company, MultiChoice, that it will be increasing g his tariff plans has sparked social media reactions among netizens. The African Examiner writes that Multichoice Nigeria has announced price increment across its DStv and GOtv packages by at least 19% and this is coming as the second increment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has frowned against the attack on the President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. in Imo State. The African Examiner recalls that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday, allegedly arrested Ajaero in Owerri, the Imo State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦1 billion loan facility for all categories of farmers in the state, but only genuine farmers will benefit from it, an official has said. The Executive Chairman, Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold, told newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The children of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili have said the family has still received justice over the gruesome murder of their father, Dr Chike Akunyili, two years ago. Obum Akunyili, one of the children, said this when he appeared before the Anambra State Truth, Justice and Peace Commission during a public […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidency says the yacht listed in the 2023 supplementary budget is a naval boat and not for President Bola Tinubu’s usage. The listing of the yacht in the budget which was passed on Thursday had elicited criticisms from Nigerians who faulted the government’s plan to purchase such for the president despite […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured Nigerians that there is adequate supply of Naira notes in the economy. The bank’s Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some bank customers in recent times have been […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has revealed his grouse with his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the incumbent governor hobnobbed with some of his political enemies after getting into office. Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he met with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate and the House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill after third reading. Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonized sittings of both red and green chambers on the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as submitted by Chairman of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has approved the sums of 7.8 billion dollars and 100 million euros in President Bola Tinubu’s proposed 2022–2024 borrowing plan. The President had written to the Senate requesting consideration and early approval of the 2022-2024 External Borrowing Plan to ensure prompt implementation of projects. The President of the Senate, Godswill […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Newcastle’s challenging run in the Carabao cup will continue after Eddie Howe’s side were drawn away to Chelsea in the quarter-finals. The Magpies earned a 1-0 win over Treble winners Manchester City In the third round, before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Newcastle will […]
