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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Nobel Prize-winning economist, Dr. James Robinson, the Reverend Richard L. Pearson Professor at the University of Chicago and Director of the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts in the United States.According to a statement on the apex bank’s official X handle, the high-leve...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the best global air transport and facilitation protocols and standards.Keyamo stated this at the ongoing 2025 International Civil Aviation Organization Conference in Doha, Qatar.The minister, who was joined by other global aviation experts and chiefs, including the Minister of Transport of Qatar,...

The Presidency has denied reports alleging that Vice President Kashim Shettima was barred from the Presidential Villa in Abuja.The statement titled ‘Re: Mischievous Report On Access To The Presidential Villa By Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON’ was signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha.The Presiden...

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest a 32-year-old woman identified as Janet Dominic with firearms and ammunition in the State.The Command Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City, said the arrest was made during the mop up of arms.Yamu said the suspect was arrested on April 10, 2025 by the Command’...

The Minister of Power has pledged to address N4tn electricity debt owed by GenCos, which saw the electricity distribution companies threatening a shutdown on Monday.Weighing in on the development, the special adviser to the Power Minister, Bolaji Tunji, said the government is aware of the development and is making concrete steps to resolve the lingering issue.He said as part of the steps taken by the gover...

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after a prolonged political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Ass...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the alleged N1.3tn frauds perpetrated through a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX).CBEX, operated by a group of foreign nationals in collaboration with their Nigerian partners, reportedly collapsed on Monday, leaving thousands of investors stranded and unable to access their funds.The EFCC spokesman,...

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the reintroduction of monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state.This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and made available to newsmen late Tuesday night.According to the statement, the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will be conducted between 7:00 am and 10:00 am on the la...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers in the state, promising improved packages that will further boost productivity and job satisfaction.The governor gave the assurance on Friday when he hosted the executive members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, led by its Acting Chairman, Comrade Bernard Egwekhide...

...As Health Intervention Programme Set to Commence Across EdoEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has come to the aid of a family reportedly detained at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) over their inability to pay medical bills, settling the outstanding charges and facilitating their discharge.The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Health Matters, Precious Ogboru, and Exe...