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CBN plans regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it will bring up a regulatory policy framework for the implementation of cryptocurrencies in the country.
It disclosed this in a report on ‘Nigeria payments system vision...
WHO urges vigilance as FG allays fears
The World Health Organisation, on Wednesday, said China’s recent COVID-19 outbreak is predominantly led by the Omicron subvariants BA.5.2 and BF.7.
The WHO disclosed this in a press statement, a copy of which was...
Why I can’t support any presidential candidate —Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has explained why he cannot support or campaign for any presidential candidate out of the four frontrunners for the seat of presidency.
Ngige revealed his reason...
NAFDAC to position Nigeria for vaccine production – DG
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency would position Nigeria strategically for the manufacturing of vaccines.
Adeyeye disclosed this during a...
18 burnt to death in Bauchi auto crash
Tragedy struck in Bauchi on Wednesday evening, as an auto crash claimed the lives of 18 people who were burnt beyond recognition at Nabardo Village along the ever-busy Bauchi-Jos road, has learnt.
The incident was...
Presidential committee on flood prevention visits North-East
The presidential committee on flood prevention set up by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has visited the Adamawa and Taraba States in the northeastern part of the country.
The reason of the...
2023 budget will lead to inflation, unemployment – Utomi
A professor of political economy and Founder of the Centre for Values in Leadership, Pat Utomi, has said the recently passed 2023 budget will lead to massive inflation, loss of jobs and collapse of...
Peruvians renew clamour for president’s removal
Protesters used stones and burning tires to barricade main routes in the southern regions of Puno, Cusco, Apurimac and Arequipa, as well as Junin in the center, chanting for Boluarte to leave.
She took...
Sustain momentum against crime, FCT minister charges AIG
The Federal Capital Territory minister, Muhammad Bello, has urged the new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters Abuja, Kayode Egbetokun, to maintain momentum in the fight against crime in...
One bandit killed, six arrested
The Zamfara State Police Command has neutralised one bandit and arrested six suspects for banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
The command has also repelled bandits attack and recovered two AK 47 rifles, 104 round of...