CBN to launch digital currency on Independence Day

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will be announcing its own digital currency on October 1, 2021. Nairametrics reported that the CBN alongside stakeholders picked Independence Day as its launch date. According to the publication, CBN’s IT Director, Rakiya Mohammed at the conclusion of the 306th Banker’s Committee meeting, disclosed that the…

It’s not our duty to stop agitations – Military

The Nigerian military has said that it’s not its duty to stop agitations across the country. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor said this in Owerri, Imo State capital, during an interactive session with retired senior military officers from the South East geo-political zone. Speaking after former Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika…

Historians should be fair to us so that those who are looking for leadership positions will not exploit political ignorance of the people – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that intellectuals and historians should be fair to his administration. The President said this when he received some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Daura, his country home. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari stated that this is important…

We are watching and will get you anywhere, anytime – EFCC warns Yahoo Boys and “shady leaders wey dey carry our money go overseas”

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned shady politicians, Yahoo boys and Nigerians involved in financial crimes to retrace their steps as the eagle eyes are on them. The anti-graft agency gave the warning in a statement posted via its official social media accounts on Friday, July 23. “This na for the shady…

Passengers rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos

Five passengers have been rescued in Lagos, after a boat they boarded capsized. The boat which left the Five Cowries terminal in Ikoyi area of the state en route Badagry on Friday July 16, developed a technical fault five minutes after if left the terminal. The passengers were rescued and brought back to the terminal safely.…

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