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eNaira/Internet The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised central banks to manage their digital currency in a manner that promotes financial inclusion. The IMF gave the advice in a document titled, ‘Central Bank Digital Currency—Initial Consideration,’ seen The Washington-based institution said if CBDCs are designed, implemented, and regulated appropriately, it …

Governor Caleb Mutfwang Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Friday, described as baseless and defamatory allegations that some judges collected the sum of five million dollars as a bribe to sack him from his position. Recall that media reports (Not PUNCH) had on Thursday accused the former Governor of Plateau …

L-R: Rotimi Akeredolu and Lucky Aiyedatiwa Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, refused to grant an application by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State asking it to vacate its Sept. 26 interim order for lack of jurisdiction. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, rather adjourned the suit indefinitely since an …

Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (retd.) Former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.) has shifted till next year, planned reception to honour some public office holders in the country. Gowon had planned the banquet to honour the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, …

NSCDC CG’s SIS The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has destroyed an illegal refinery setup in the Egbede area of Onelga LGA, Rivers State. Two suspects, Joseph Peter from Delta State and Evans Okorie from Imo State, were arrested in connection with the illegal refinery. They were arrested …

  By Martin Ogumah The CEO and Founder of Elizabethan Humanitarian Life (H&H) Foundation, Mrs. Oyinade Samuel-Eluwole, has put forward a strong advocacy to the federal government for the establishment of the ministry of Men Affairs for the sake of gender balance, equity, and inclusion. Mrs. Samuel Eluwole made this …

Customs Commends EFCC for Fostering Collaboration Among Security Agencies The Nigeria Customs Service has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for continuously sustaining collaborative ties with various stakeholders in the anti- corruption fight. This commendation was given on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Kaduna by Assistant Comptroller General …

  UniOsun gate   Osun State Government has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for the misconceived notion on the running of the state owned institution, Osun State University, (UNIOSUN). The Government via a statement released on Wednesday noted that the APC has no right to speak …

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has said thorough investigation would be carried out to ascertain the immediate and remote cause of the fatal motor accident that occurred at the Waterside Bridge, Ogbor Hill Aba, on Tuesday. The governor stated this after visiting several hospitals in Aba, where victims of …

The leadership of the organized labour has revealed why it suspended the nationwide industrial strike, 45 hours after it began on November 14. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Ugboaja General Secretary, NLC; and Nuhu Toro Secretary General, TUC, the union said, “the government apologized” over the brutality of its …