A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Friday, overturned the Code of Conduct Tribunal’s (CCT) decision to suspend the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji. In the ruling, Justice Umaru Fadawu, who delivered the lead judgment, sided with Magaji’s counsel, Mr. Adeola Adedipe (SAN), asserting

President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Muyideen Bello. Naija News reported that Bello’s passing was announced by another prominent Islamic scholar, Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, on Friday morning. Tinubu stated that the late scholar lived to serve Allah and humanity with his unusual insight into

The naira, Nigeria’s currency, has been steadily gaining strength in recent days. This surprising upward trend follows key economic actions, such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introducing a new trading system and the successful sale of Eurobonds.  But why is this happening, and how long will it last? Let’s explore the factors behind

December is always a magical time for Nigerian movie lovers. It’s the season when filmmakers bring out their best to entertain audiences and keep the holiday spirit alive.  With blockbuster names like Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Ebonylife Studios leading the charge, December 2024 promises a spectacular lineup of movies. Here are some exciting releases

Investing in real estate in Nigeria offers many choices, whether you want to buy property directly or invest through different types of funds. This guide provides you with 5 straightforward ways to include real estate in your investment plans. Whether you are new to investing or already have experience, these methods can help you grow

Early on Friday, security teams from the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Police closed the entrance to the palace of the Emir of Kano. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, who lives in the old part of Kano, was stopped from leaving. The blockade was set up to prevent the Emir from going to

Naira Against Dollar Naira Continues to Appreciate at Official Market The naira has continued to strengthen on the official trading window, the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, as the Central Bank of Nigeria launched the new Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System this week. According to data on the CBN website on Thursday, the naira closed

Bank of Industry BOI, AGF Sign $50m Deal to Scale Women-owned MSMEs The Bank of Industry (BOI) and African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have signed a $50 million Loan Portfolio Guarantee framework that will help scale up financial and support services to women-owned businesses and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The agreement, which

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) court papers have linked former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the massive Abuja property with 753 duplexes and other apartments located in Abuja. Economic Confidential had reported that the anti-graft agency on Monday announced the recovery of the property from an unnamed ex-government

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the Tax Reform Bill 2024, a fact-check by PRNigeria has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, previously opposed

World Bank’s $200m Used to Expand Power Transmission – TCN The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says it is expanding its capacity nationwide with a $200m World Bank project to ensure sufficient electricity supply. The Managing Director, TCN, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this on Wednesday when he visited the TCN substations in Lagos and Ogun States.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, minister of women affairs, has disclosed that 80 percent of women and children are affected by climate change globally, underscoring the urgency for targeted interventions. The minister called for increased investments in women and children to address the impact of climate change on these vulnerable groups. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the ongoing United