The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria has said that the banks that were penalised by the Central Bank of Nigeria for not ensuring cash availability via their Automated Teller Machines deserved the punishment. This was disclosed in an exclusive chat with the president of BCAN, Dr. Uju Ogubunka, on Wednesday. CBN sanctioned nine deposit money …
Customs seized 397 vehicles in 2024 – CGC 16th January 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service …
How bullet shot by Ogun policeman damaged my womb – Caterer 16th January 2025
A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on the …
34.8% inflation rate triggers fears of rising prices, hardship 16th January 2025
The Organised Private Sector has expressed worry over the continued hike in the inflation rate in Nigeria, stressing that this will further raise the cost of production, raw materials, logistics, and machinery, among others. On Wednesday the National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 per cent in December 2024, reflecting …
Cricket: Nigeria upset Scotland in W’Cup warm-up game 16th January 2025
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens wrapped up their preparations for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup with an empathic seven-wicket win over Scotland on Wednesday in Malaysia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The match played at the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw captain Lucky Piety and her teammates give the world a hint of what …
CHAN: Nigeria face Senegal, Congo, Sudan in Group D 16th January 2025
Nigeria will be up against Senegal, Sudan and the Republic of Congo in group D of the 8th African Nations Championship, which has now been moved to August 2025, but with Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda still to jointly host. At the draw held inside the famous Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday evening, …
Abuja Court grants Speed Darlington bail
An Abuja Court has granted Speed Darlington bail after the Nigeria Police Force arraigned him in court. Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju disclosed this via X, he wrote: “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. “Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same.” The details of his bail are not yet public. Details …
Gov. Eno promise widows of slain soldiers of continual support
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has assured widows of fallen soldiers who served in various theatres of conflict around the world that his government will continue to stand by them in prayers and support. Gov. Eno gave the assurance during the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at Cenotaph, Uyo, the state capital, …
Shehu Sani reveals real reason Nigeria is still the way they are
A former senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, has said that Nigeria has yet to recover from the assassination of the former Premier of Northern Nigeria Sir Ahmadu Bello, and others during the 1966 coup. Sir Ahmadu Bello, widely known as the Sardauna of Sokoto, was a prominent northern …
Uncertainty over inflation data as NBS website hack lingers 15th January 2025
The National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s key agency for data dissemination, is still reeling from a cyberattack on its official website, which occurred on December 18, 2024. As of January 14, 2025, the website remains inaccessible, raising doubts over the timely release of its much-anticipated Consumer Price Index and inflation data, typically published on …