The Central Bank of Nigeria declared as fake a report that it had introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes. In a post on its Instagram page on Wednesday, the bank said that the report did not originate from it. “The content is not from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Kindly …

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday berated a former lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, saying he has no hand in his removal from the National Assembly. The clarification was made in a statement issued in Abuja by Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh. Abbo was sacked …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. In a statement on Thursday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party described the ruling as a miscarriage of justice and a betrayal of public trust. The tribunal had on …

Structured HQ Legal, (SHQ) has issued a public notice warning against any transactions involving the buying, selling, leasing, or letting of the Hampton Harbour landed property. The landed property measuring at 19.5 hectares is located at Elegushi Royal Family Land, Ikate Ancient City, Eti Osa, Local Government Area, Lagos State …

Lagos State is set to take a significant step in transforming its energy sector with the upcoming Inaugural Lagos Energy Summit, scheduled for April 2025. The summit, themed “Journey to Energy for All,” will bring together key stakeholders from various sectors to collaborate on innovative energy policies, sustainable solutions, and …

The recovery in the Nigerian private sector gathered strength in March, with output, new orders and employment all increasing to greater degrees than in February. Firms were helped to some extent by softening inflationary pressures, with input costs increasing at the slowest pace since May 2023. The headline figure derived …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Admission to the Freedom of the City of London is an honour bestowed on individuals either for their service to the city …

MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment provider and operator DStv, has warned shareholders to brace for tougher times as the company struggles in a challenging economic climate. The pay-TV giant has suffered a sharp decline in its subscriber base, dropping from over 23 million to 19.3 million in less than two years. …

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, describing the claims as baseless rumours orchestrated by individuals seeking political relevance. Wike, who spoke on Thursday after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, reassured Nigerians of his good health and vowed to …

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that preparations are underway for the state’s 2025 budget, focusing on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas disclosed this on Thursday while hosting a delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by …