Human rights of refugees: Canada court rules US ‘unsafe’ for asylum seekers
Canada’s federal court has ruled that an asylum agreement the country has with the US is invalid because America violates the human rights of refugees. […]
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Disbursement to commercial farmers hits N635bn – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) support to agribusiness farmers through the Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme since the initiative launched totalled N635.39 billion at the […]
Apple and Nike urged to cut ‘China Uighur ties’
Activists have launched a campaign accusing firms of “bolstering and benefiting” from exploitation of the Muslim minority group. The US has also ramped up economic […]
FG approves new policy on local production of Bitumen
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a new policy on local production of bitumen to further diversify the nation’s economy. The Minister of […]
FIRS ask landlords, property agents to charge 6% stamp duty from tenants
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed landlords and property agents to charge six per cent stamp duty on all tenancy and lease agreements. […]
Big Brother Naija is evil, we must scrap it – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared the Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show, currently ongoing, evil and should be scrapped because it […]
Ex-NAN Editor-in-Chief, Shehu Abui passes on aged 74
A former Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Shehu Abui, 74, is dead. Abui, served as Editor-in-chief between 2001 and 2006 and […]
Ekiti state Governor Fayemi tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor announcement the news on his official Twitter page. He said he is […]
Midnight fire razes NTA Ilorin station
A late night fire outbreak has been reported at the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Ilorin, in the Kwara State capital. The fire disaster occurred at […]
Ohanaeze: ‘Igbo will succeed Buhari in 2023’
The Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed its readiness of an Igbo indigene succeeding President Muhamadu Buhari in 2023. In a statement by […]
Twitter to ban accounts linked to QAnon conspiracy theory
Twitter has announced sweeping measures aimed at cracking down on the QAnon conspiracy theory, including banning thousands of accounts. The social media giant said it […]
CBN approves N50b intervention fund for Textile Industry
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced N50 billion special mechanism funds to revive the ailing textiles industry. The funds to be administered by […]
FG records N1.46tn revenue shortfall in 3 months
Total revenues from income sources into the Federal government’s treasury fell by N1.46 trillion in the first quarter of this year, 36% below projection, according […]
Covid-19: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme
Major airlines have asked for a joint coronavirus testing programme, so that travel may resume between the US and Europe. The owner of British Airways […]
Kano State Assembly passes revised budget of N138.2bn
The Kano State House of Assembly passed an amendment bill for the revision of the 2020 budget from over N206 billion to N138.2 billion due […]