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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year.This is against the deficits of $3.34 billion recorded in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022.The CBN made the announcement in a statement signed by the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi-Ali, Hakama.According to the apex bank, “This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Stronger Trade and External Account Performance“The current and capital account recorded a surplus of $17.22 billion in 2024, underpinned by a goods trade surplus of $13.17 billion. Petroleum imports declined by 23.2% to $14.06 billion, while non-oil imports fell by 12.6% t...

The National Broadcasting Commission has given reason why it ban veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem trending song “Tell Your Papa” from been aired on the radio and television stations.The commission said it is citing “objectionable nature” for behind its action.In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission declared the track Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.This section prohibits content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of public decency from being aired on Nigerian broadcast platforms.According to NBC, while the song has gained momentum across social media platforms, its lyrical content fails to meet the standards of responsible broadcasting.The statement...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has slammed N628 million on eight electricity distribution companies for failing to adhere to the monthly energy caps imposed on estimated billing for unmetered customers.The infractions, according to NERC occurred between July and September 2024.A regulatory notice published on NERC’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, revealed that the affected DisCos include Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Jos Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electric, Kano Electricity Distribution Company, and Yola Electricity Distribution Company.It noted that these DisCos have been fined over N628m. In addition to the monetary ...

"…says other arms of government are enjoying minimum wage in the State except the legislative arm…" The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Nasarawa State Chapter said it has concluded plans to embark on indefinite strike as a result of non- payment of N70,000 National Minimum wage by the State Government. This was the resolution of members during the association's congress meeting held at the State Assembly complex Lafia the Nasarawa state capital today. The PASAN Chairman , Comrade Suleiman Oshafu while briefing newsmen shortly after the congress meeting said they have resolved to embarked on indefinite strike due to non-payment of National Minimum wage by the State Government. " We are resuming strike by Wednesday, 16th, April, 2025, this strike is going to b...

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP) branch leadership has rejected the recent call for the dissolution of the national executive of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) by a group.Mr Fredrick Eguaoba, Chairman of FCSP, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.Eguaoba said the call by the group identified as Concerned Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP) was uncalled for.He described the move as unfortunate, noting that certain individuals resort to discrediting others simply due to they were no longer in positions of power.“Many of the aggrieved individuals had recently lost in the FCSP elections and are now wrongfully blaming the NUP for their defeat.“It is disheartening to see people dwell in delusion and try to derail union progress simply because th...

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Ministry of Steel Development have set up a 12-man committee to look into the implementation of judgment over the unlawful dismissal of Mr Victor Ekpaha, an accountant. This is contained in a resolution reached at the end of a meeting between the NLC and the Ministry of Steel Development on Thursday in Abuja. The resolution was signed by Mr Chris lsokpunwu, Permanent Secretary and Mr John Madaki, Acting Director, Legal Services in the ministry as well as Mr Eche Asuzu, Acting Head, Industrial Relations, NLC and Mr Stephen Knabayi, NLC Chairman, FCT Council. It would be recalled that Ekpaha, an accountant with the National Metallurgical Training Institute Onitsha, an agency under the ministry, was unlawfully dismi...

"•••• as PDP lawmaker, Chunbaya, stakeholders, students hail Abuluya over scholarship scheme••••• Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on Thursday, has matriculated 672 National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) 1 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The institution restated its firm stance against cultism and related social vices. Mr Mandy David-Abuluya, the Founder of the institution stated this during the 13th matriculation ceremony of the institution for 2024/ 2025 academic session in Akwanga LGA today. Abuluya, represented by the Deputy Rector of the Institution, Barr Agbutun David Abuluya said that 86 per cent of the school were on scholarship. "” I have decided to offer scholarships to the students to enable them to have access to educati...

Scores of angry Warri Youth barricade INEC office, Abuja April 9 in protest against the bias ward delineation proposal released by the electoral umpire last week. The youths have been protesting around the three Warris -Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West since Saturday April 5, 2025. They are calling on INEC withdraw the proposal and do it properly based on equity and available electoral laws; not an influenced procedures. Omalo Tuoyo, spokesperson of the Warri protesting youths in Abuja addressing INEC officials said “we are returning this bias proposal to you as it does not reflect the reality on ground. We shall resist this so called proposal with every fiber in our body.” Meanwhile Itsekiri natives Have Shut Down A 28,000 Barrels Per Day Oil Production Facility ...

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Mr Femi Rrmigus, a staff of Zenith Bank PLC, gave details and tendered exhibit in the alleged money laundering trial of the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Dodo. According to the EFCC witness, funds from various Local Government Areas in Kogi State were diverted and laundered through private accounts ¹. The witness revealed that multiple inflows of large sums of money from several LGAs were traced to the account of Korforte Concept Limited. The LGAs involved include: Ogori Magongo LGA: N14,844,640.57 Ibaji LGA: N18,629,944.51 Adavi LGA: N20,887,557.54 Kogi LGA: N17,929.59 Kabba/Bunu LGA: N18,460,569.12 Ajaokuta LGA: N22,764,334.70 Okene LGA: N20,758,710.37 Yagba West LGA: N18,234,063....

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language. French, which use to be the national language is now adopted as a working language alongside English. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,” and “the working languages are English and French.” Hausa is already the most commonly spoken language across Niger, especially in the Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua regions. Most of the country’s population of about 26 million people understand and speak Hausa. In comparison, only around three million people, just 13 per cent, can speak French. The new charter also officially lists nine other loc...

PARACETAMOL is supposed to be used with extreme caution.One wrong move and your liver might not forgive you. Paracetamol should be used with extreme caution due to several critical risks, especially in vulnerable populations. 1.Risk of Liver Toxicity (Hepatotoxicity)Paracetamol is metabolized in the liver, and excessive doses can overwhelm its detoxification pathways, leading to severe liver damage or acute liver failure. This risk is significantly higher in:-Patients with hepatic impairment or active liver disease: The liver’s reduced ability to process paracetamol increases toxicity risk. -Chronic alcohol users: Alcohol weakens liver function and enhances toxicity. -Patients taking enzyme-inducing drugs that speed up the formation of toxic metabolites. For example; Rifamp...

"… hails Speaker Jatau for supporting education committee to deliver on mandate…" The Chairman, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala has commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for taking the education sector to the next level of development in the State. He said that Gov. Sule has done well in the education sector in the areas of provision of structures and instructional materials among others. Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala gave the commendation while chairing a 3 Day Workshop on Conference of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS), Nasarawa State Chapter in Lafia. Bala, who is the Chairman of the Conference said that Gov. Sule has made adequate 2025 budgetary provision for the education sector in the state. " I...

The next scene of the political melodrama act in Rivers State has began with the appointment of Barr.Nyesom Wike Ally, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter, and who was appointed Chairman Rivers State Service Commission by erstwhile governor at the wee period of his regime, as Administrator Obio/Akpor local government. The Secretary of the government of Rivers State Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika in an early morning statement today April 9 , 2025 release names of all the administrators as well as chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Election Commission. Read the full details below: GOVERNMENT OF RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT His Excellency The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe ...

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for continued collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to foster inclusive growth, enhance trade competitiveness, and strengthen the economy. Mr Ifeanyi Okoye, President of NECA, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Services, Bashir Adeniyi, on Tuesday in Abuja. Okoye stated that the purpose of the visit was to deepen the partnership on trade facilitation and private sector development. He emphasised that with more than 4,000 member-companies and 30 industrial affiliates, NECA remained committed to advocating for a more enabling and competitive business environment. “We are here today not only to deepen our engagement with the Nigeria C...

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a cautionary statement regarding a planned nationwide protest organized by the "Take It Back Movement," scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025. The date coincides with the Federal Government's inaugural celebration of National Police Day, an event intended to honor the dedication and resilience of police officers across the country. While recognizing citizens' constitutional right to peaceful assembly, the NPF expressed concern over the timing of the protest, which overlaps with a day meant to celebrate the contributions of law enforcement to national security. The event is expected to host dignitaries from Nigeria and abroad, including foreign Inspectors-General of Police and diplomats. In a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer...

Dr. Victor Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday. The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo was first Rector, Ibadan polytechnic and first Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic among other notable appointments. His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates even ...

By Gami Tadanyigbe Chief Dr. Amb Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq, has received an award of Legal Personality of the year from the National Chronicle Newspaper, for his dedication and hard work on judicial/Societal matters in the country. On his acceptance speech, he thanked and appreciated the organizers (National Chronicle Newspaper) for the recognition, saying "I am honoured to receive the "Legal Personality of the Year 2024" Award from the National Chronicle Newspaper, though I regret not being able to attend in person today. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for this prestigious recognition, and I appreciate my respected friend and colleague, Anayo Mbah Esq., for representing me at the event. "As we celebrate this honour, I would like to emphasize the pressing issue of ...