The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, announced that it has approved the waiver of 2025 licence renewal fee for existing Bureaux De Change (BDCs). In a circular posted on its website, the apex bank said that the decision is in line with the ongoing transition to the new BDC regulatory structure. The statement…
Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a renowned legal practitioner and former Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel, has called for a radical overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to tackle Nigeria’s growing security concerns. Speaking at a reception honoring Ntufam Hilliard Eta’s appointment as Chairman of the NYSC Governing Board, Chief Obono-Obla proposed transforming…
The Southeast leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has implored the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a dedicated student help desk helpline. This initiative, crucial for illuminating the student populace on the EFCC’s operations and mitigating unwarranted hostel raids, was articulated during a momentous courtesy visit to the EFCC…
The Imo State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of a new leadership team for the Imo State Road Maintenance Agency (IROMA). This development, which underscores the Governor’s commitment to infrastructure development and maintenance, aims to ensure the effective management and rehabilitation of roads across…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has officially announced the completion and handover of the Bala Suya Road, a vital roadway linking Okigwe Road to Orlu Road within the State capital. In his remarks, Governor Uzodimma emphasized the road’s strategic significance, noting that it will greatly improve mobility for residents and workers, streamline daily transportation, and…
Over the weekend, Mr. Samuel Udeh, the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Imo State, showcased a commendable act of integrity by handing over a substantial sum of money forgotten by a passenger to the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma. The incident occurred at the Command’s headquarters…
The host communities of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) have issued a stern warning to individuals in Imo State who falsely invoke the name of Governor Hope Uzodimma and his administration in an attempt to claim disputed land. Speaking through their attorney, Chief Sam Anokam, the communities denounced recent media reports as deceptive…
Recently, the luxurious Ikoyi residence of Dr. Desmond Chima Anyaso was transformed into a dazzling hub of Igbo eminence, as distinguished billionaires, technocrats, and politicians converged to celebrate the achievements of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, of Abia State. This extraordinary gathering, hailed as a celebration of southeastern progress, drew prominent figures from across the…
In a decisive move against crime, the Anambra State government has demolished a notorious kidnappers’ hideout operating under the guise of Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, infamously known as “La Cruise Hotel.” The property, situated along the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, was exposed as a hub for criminal activities….
In a significant legislative move, the Cross River State House of Assembly has approved the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025, which mandates the state’s 18 local government councils to make specific monthly deductions from their gross allocations to fund various state agencies and functions. The bill introduces the following mandatory deductions: Additionally, the bill elevates…
