Author: Olakunle Oke
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The newly appointed Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olarewaju Olawale Ishola, paid a courtesy visit to Jordan 105.5 FM as part of efforts to strengthen ties between the police and the media. During the visit, CP Ishola was warmly received by the station’s CEO, Dr. Lanre Johnson, along with the management and staff. The […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $360 million loan to support Ghana’s economy. This loan is part of a larger $3 billion loan program that was approved in May 2023. The IMF’s decision to disburse the loan was made after Ghana completed its second review of the loan program, which showed that the […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that low-income earners can withdraw their total retirement savings, following the recent amendment to the Pension Reform Act 2014. According to PenCom, the amendment allows low-income earners, who are classified as those earning a monthly income of N30,000 or less, to withdraw their entire retirement savings upon retirement. […]
Enugu, Nigeria – December 2024 – The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This reappointment is a testament to her exceptional leadership and the trust that the WTO General Council and its 166 members have in her. Governor […]
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has achieved a remarkable milestone with his latest album “Morayo”, which has broken the African streaming record on Spotify. The album garnered an impressive 48 million streams in just six days, surpassing the previous record held by Tyla’s album, which accumulated 46.4 million streams in a full week. The album’s global […]
In a shocking incident, a Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Justin Sun, has sparked outrage by eating a banana artwork valued at a staggering $6.2 million. The artwork, titled “Comedian,” was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and featured a single banana duct-taped to a wall. Sun, the founder of TRON, a blockchain-based platform, reportedly purchased the […]
The Nigerian Naira has recorded a slight appreciation in value, trading at N1755 in the parallel market. This development indicates a modest improvement in the country’s currency exchange rate, providing a glimmer of hope for the economy. The Naira’s value has been subject to significant fluctuations in recent times, with rates reaching as high as […]
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is due in court today over allegations of N110 billion fraud. Bello has been summoned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to answer questions regarding the alleged fraud. The EFCC had previously declared Bello wanted after he failed to appear in court to answer to […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that the country has saved approximately $20 billion by removing petrol subsidies and adopting market-based foreign exchange pricing. This significant saving is equivalent to 5% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to Edun, the removal of subsidies has not only […]
In a move that is expected to bring significant relief to Nigerians, Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of fuel to ₦970 per liter. This development comes as the refinery, owned by Aliko Dangote, prepares to commence operations. The price reduction is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, stimulating […]
