The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that the old N200, N500, N1000 notes should continue to co-exist with the new notes till further notice. The Supreme Court has decreed that both the old and new currency notes will retain their status as legal tender until the Federal Government establishes a comprehensive process for their replacement […]
UA Industries has finally responded to several allegations levelled against its management in 7 Page-Editorial by Aliko Dangote. In a statement signed by its management sent to POLITICS NIGERIA, BUA detailed several acts of Sabotage by Dangote on their businesses and Operations around the country. Read the full response below; “It’s with a profound sense […]
According to data sourced from Oilprice, Brent Crude oil experienced a substantial surge, reaching $97.2 per barrel in the early hours of Thursday, September 28. This price point marked its highest level since November 2022. This notable price escalation was primarily attributed to a surge in demand coupled with a significant reduction in crude oil […]
The Contributory Pension Scheme makes provisions for workers to access part of their pension savings according to stipulated guidelines. However, withdrawals have implications on the monthly pension stipends such retirees will get, NIKE POPOOLA reports The Contributory Pension Scheme was established to provide regular monthly stipends for Nigerian workers in retirement. Employers and workers are […]
The United States Government says Nigeria lacks the macroeconomic framework to address its challenges of foreign exchange instability. The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, disclosed this recently at a forum with business leaders in Lagos. He landed in Nigeria on Sunday as part of the President Joe Biden administration’s commitment to deepening the […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed plans to construct two expansive super-highways via a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed this strategic move during a press briefing with State House Correspondents in Abuja, following a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu according to reports from NAN. The proposed […]
The United Kingdom’s government has recently declared a rise in the fees associated with student and tourist visas. In a statement on Friday, the UK’s Home Office said “the changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months is rising by £15 to £115, while the fee for applying for […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday said Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 20.52 per cent in August 2022. The significant increase reflects the impact of the removal of petrol subsidies and the devaluation of the official exchange rate on consumer prices. Month-on-month inflation rose to 3.18% in the review month from 2.89% recorded […]
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed deposit money banks (DMBs) to refrain from using profits generated through the revaluation of the naira for dividend payouts or operational funding. CBN said a review of the foreign exchange (FX) regime change showed the banks are in a position to profit from the […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This development comes in the wake of a groundbreaking accord reached between President Bola Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday, as reported in a statement by Ajuri […]
