Debate Arises Among Legal Experts Regarding Timing of Post-Election Cases and Swearing-In of Elected Officials Some senior lawyers are advocating for post-election cases to be resolved before the inauguration of elected officials to mitigate potential conflicts of interest, particularly involving presiding judges. However, there are differing opinions on whether the time frame provided by the … Read more
Minister of Health and Social Welfare Reiterates Safety of HPV Vaccine Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has reiterated the safety of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which was officially launched by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the President, on Tuesday. During a press briefing following his courtesy … Read more
“Supreme Court Set to Decide Presidential Election Dispute – APC, PDP, and LP Express Confidence The political landscape in Nigeria is abuzz as the Supreme Court prepares to deliver a crucial judgment today on the hotly contested presidential election held on February 25. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), along with the two leading opposition … Read more
“Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, Urges Imams to Stay Above Political Manipulation Abuja – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has delivered a message of caution to Islamic leaders, urging them to remain vigilant against being exploited by desperate politicians seeking to destabilize Nigeria. This statement came as Wike extended his assurance … Read more
Abuja – In response to the public’s concerns about the purchase of Prado Landcruiser Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for 469 federal lawmakers, Chairman of the Senate Services Committee, Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), has dismissed the outcry as misplaced. He expressed his disappointment with the media’s attention, which followed the revelation of the vehicle purchase … Read more
In a historic legal battle with potentially far-reaching implications, the outcome of the largest US antitrust trial in 25 years could trigger substantial transformations in the digital realm and create a more competitive landscape for tech industry leaders. As the 10-week trial delving into Google’s business practices reaches its midpoint, the final verdict from US … Read more
Director-General Dr. Fatima Waziri-Azi Highlights Successes in Anti-Trafficking Efforts Lagos, Nigeria – October 19, 2023: In a significant milestone in the fight against human trafficking, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced yesterday that it had secured a total of 631 convictions. Notably, among those convicted were two high-profile transnational … Read more
The Federal Government’s Latest Move to Ease Petrol Subsidy Removal Impact on NigeriansIn response to the ongoing challenges resulting from the removal of petrol subsidies in Nigeria, the Federal Government has taken a significant step by seeking a fresh loan of $400 million from the World Bank. This financial injection is intended to support a … Read more
Recent Exchange Rate Movements: Naira’s Divergent Performance in Markets On Thursday, the Nigerian naira saw mixed results in the foreign exchange markets. In the parallel market, the naira depreciated to N1,030 per US dollar, up from N1,010 per dollar the previous Wednesday.Conversely, in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, the naira showed strength, appreciating to … Read more
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, remains under significant pressure as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) explores new strategies to tackle forex challenges. CBN Governor, Oluyemi Cardoso, unveiled a policy document in Abuja, emphasizing the bank’s evaluation of the backlog, distinguishing between genuine demand and speculative hoarding. The CBN is actively considering creative financing options to … Read more
