The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared June 28, 2023, as Eid-il Adha or Eid-il Kabir. Abubakar III on Sunday night made this declaration in a statement issued by the National Moonsighting Committee (NMC) on its official Twitter page. The […]
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This handout picture taken by RIA Novosti on June 17, 2023, shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaking with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) following a meeting with a delegation of African leaders at the Constantine (Konstantinovsky) Palace in Strelna, outside Saint Petersburg. (Photo by Evgeny Biatov / Ria Novosti / AFP) South African […]
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Popular skit maker, Ashmusy is excited after bagging an honorary doctorate degree from a U.S. University The comedian and brand ambassador took to her social media page to disseminate the exciting news to her fans and colleagues. She received an honorary Ph.D. degree from Prowess University, Delaware, United States. Ashmusy shared photos of her doctoral […]
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The naira came under intense pressure last week after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) unified multiple exchange rates into the Investors’ & Exporters’ (I&E) window. The two-day market volatility ended on Friday with the local currency recording its first closing gain at the window. Improved confidence has energised investors to pump dollars into the […]
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Actress Mide Martins has won the outstanding award for Face of Nollywood at the just concluded Golden Stars Award. Wife to veteran actor, Afeez Owo won the award for ‘Face of Nollywood’ in 2023. Expressing gratitude to millions of fans and supporters, Mide dedicated the award to everyone that believes in her. “Congratulations to me!!! […]
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The abducted Chief Imam of Uso, in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Alhaji Ibrahim Oyinlade, has been freed. He was freed on Sunday evening. The cleric was kidnapped along the Owo-Akure Expressway on Saturday while he was working on his farm by hoodlums, who invaded the premises. A family member of the […]
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a fresh diversion of traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway due to the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction works on the highway. This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, on Monday in Abuja. Kazeem said in continuation […]
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A handout picture released by the Rio Grande do Sul State Government shows people taking shelter at the municipal gymnasium in the city of Sao Leopoldo, State of Rio Grande do Sul, after an extratropical cyclone hit the southern region of Brazil, causing thunderstorms and windstorms, on June 17, 2023. – A cyclone tore through […]
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Mrs. Yemisi Edun – FCMB Managing Director Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) can now quickly access from N5 million to N100 million to purchase equipment needed to grow and expand their businesses, courtesy of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) SME Asset Finance Facility. So far, over 25,800 SMEs have accessed this facility. FCMB has […]
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Holders of domiciliary accounts now have unfettered access to operate their accounts, following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s decision to lift restrictions. As a result of this action taken at an extraordinary Bankers’ Committee meeting on Friday, deposits into and withdrawals from the foreign currency accounts are open. A domiciliary account holder can make […]
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