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On going: Vice President, Governors In Meeting Over Minimum Wage, Economy

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2024

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, Governors and some members of President Bola Tinubu economic team are currently meeting in Abuja. The meeting under the aegis of the National Economic Council (NEC) is holding at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting

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‘Stolen’ $6.2m: What Emefiele Told Us In Kuje Prison – Investigators

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2024

One of the investigators handling the case of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023, has revealed what Godwin Emefiele, immediate past governor of the apex bank, told them at Kuje prison. The former CBN governor, who is standing trial on an alleged 20-count amended charge, preferred against […]

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Presidential fall: Show empathy rather than gloating or celebrating -Peter Obi urges Nigerians

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2024

Peter Obi, a former Nigerian presidential candidate, has urged people to show empathy and kindness towards President Bola Tinubu after his recent fall, rather than gloating or celebrating. Obi reminded everyone that accidents can happen to anyone, and it’s important to show compassion and support instead of mocking or rejoicing in someone’s misfortune. He urged

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Soludo Backs Single Term For Politicians, Rejects LG Autonomy

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2024

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Wednesday threw his weight behind the growing calls for a single term for elected officeholders but he argued that any form of autonomy for local government areas in the country is against the tenets of true federalism. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) proposed a single-parliament National […]

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Police To Protesters: Beware of Disrupting National Grid

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned against engaging in violent protests nationwide. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated firmly that such actions would not be tolerated during protests. He warned that any attempt to do so would be met with the full force of the law. Adejobi considered unacceptable […]

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Why CBN revokes Heritage Bank’s licence

Daily Dispatch June 3, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc, effective immediately. This decision was made due to the bank’s failure to improve its financial performance, posing a threat to financial stability. The apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communication Department, Sidi Ali, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According […]