Author: Akintayo Adams

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) through its head of corporate communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke says it is targeting the registration of 95 million National Identification Numbers (NIN) in the next two years. He made the disclosure over the weekend via a space on X/Twitter where he enlightened Nigerians on the NIMC Self-Service Modification platform. He further explained that over 105 million NINs have now been issued. “As of today, over 105 million NIN have been issued to Nigerians and legal residents. We want to assure Nigerians that within the next one or two years, we will reach our…

Kristalina Georgieva has been appointed as managing director of the International Monetary Fund for a second five-year term. The term is starting on October 1, 2024. Her reappointment was announced in a release in which she was lauded for her role in leading the IMF to respond to several global shocks. “Ms Georgieva led the IMF’s unprecedented response to global shocks, including the approval of more than $360 billion in new financing since the start of the pandemic for 97 countries, debt service relief to the Fund’s poorest, most vulnerable members, and a historic Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation equivalent…

The Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, in its latest release revealed that cashless transactions in Nigeria soared to N237 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. According to data, the new figure represents an 88 per cent increase from the N126 trillion reported within the same period in 2023. The analysis by BusinessDay found that electronic payment channels were utilized 3.09 billion times in the initial quarter, marking a 6.2 percent rise from the 2.91 billion times they were utilized during the same period in 2023. According to NIBSS, the total value of instant payments in the initial three months amounted…

The Leverkusen city council is reviewing the criteria for formally dedicating a street, square, or road in honor of Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso guided Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title, with the team clinching the championship following a remarkable 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday. Before the match, fans adorned street signs with “Xabi-Alonso-Allee” (Xabi Alonso Avenue) stickers, prompting the city to explore avenues to formalize this tribute. Additionally, a statement on Monday revealed plans to grant honorary citizenship of the city to Alonso, sporting director Simon Rolfes, and CEO Fernando Carro. Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for…

The Oyo State police are actively searching for Mrs. Dupe Onitiri-Abiola, who is suspected of funding the incursion of Yoruba Nation agitators into the Oyo State Government Secretariat. Mrs. Onitiri-Abiola, who was one of the wives of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, had claimed responsibility for the invasion in a viral video. The agitators, wielding guns, machetes and clad in military camouflage, on Saturday, attempted to breach security at the state House of Assembly and the governor’s office located within the state secretariat at Agodi, Ibadan. Police Commissioner Adebola Hamzat characterized the invasion as both treasonable felony and terrorism,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been reminded by Fulani Leaders of the reason he was voted in. They spoke at the quarterly’s Fulbe United for Peace and Development National and Zonal Leadership Consultative Meeting in Abuja on Monday where they took the opportunity to urge the President to fulfill il promises made to Fulanis across Nigeria. The president of the association, Ardo Aliyu Liman Bobboyi, said President Tinubu was conferred with the title of Barkindo of Nigerian Ardo during the campaign which was a way of sealing the ‘Fulaaku covenant’ with him. In his speech, the South West coordinator of…

The Naira, on Monday, appreciated at the official market, ending the day at ₦1,136.04 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange showed that the Naira gained ₦6.34. This represents a 0.55 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, April 12, when it exchanged at ₦1,142.38 to a dollar. The daily turnover, however, reduced to $251.60m from the $281.3m recorded at the close of trade on Friday. The Naira was also recorded to have traded between ₦1227 and ₦1000 at the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window. Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for…

Primate Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Church has urged President Bola Tinubu to alter his approach towards the current economic hardship as he still foresees more economic woes for the nation. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the prophet lauded President Tinubu for his role in the Naira devaluation issue but maintained that the government hasn’t taken the necessary measures to tackle economic hardship in the country. ”’I want to commend the federal government for the improvement experienced in the value of our Naira. The government has done tremendously well and indeed, deserves to be…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has declared April 7 as National Police Day. Vice president Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Monday night, in Abuja during the inaugural award and commendations event organized by the Nigerian Police Force. Shettima, while delivering a speech titled “Courage Under Fire: A Bouquet for Our Police Force” on behalf of the President, he noted that despite the immense security challenges, the resilience of its citizens is fueled by the unmatched dedication of the police force. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernize and professionalize the Nigeria Police Force, aligning it with the nation’s values and…

The government of Oyo state has affirmed via the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Segun Olayiwola, that it has acknowledged the nomination correspondence of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. “We have received the letter. We are working on it,” says the Commissioner. Oba Olakulehin was unanimously nominated by the kingmakers, led by Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, at a meeting held at the Oja’ba Palace. He was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe who took the place of Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola who was…