Daily Archives: March 10, 2024

Bandits ‘abduct 15 students’ in fresh Sokoto attack

Bandits have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso in Gada local government area of Sokoto state. According to reports from DailyTrust, the students were kidnapped from their school around 1:00 am on Saturday, March 9. Liman Abubakar, the proprietor of the school, stated that 15 students are currently unaccounted for,…

Ramadan: Sultan Urges Muslims To Look Out For Moon

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has issued a directive urging Muslims across the country to watch for the new moon on Sunday, March 10, marking the potential beginning of Ramadan. According to a statement released by Salisu Shehu, the deputy secretary-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), if the moon is…

CBN has announced the sale of a record-breaking N1.3 trillion worth of Treasury Bills in a bid to bolster the strength of the Naira.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has successfully sold a record-breaking N1.3 trillion in Treasury Bills, with a targeted focus on attracting overseas investors. The objective behind this substantial sale is to augment the influx of foreign exchange (forex) into Nigeria and fortify the value of the Naira. Treasury Bills, known for their security and ability…