The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points to 23% from 26.5%, following the 307th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. The decision was taken at the meeting, which had 11 members in attendance. Alongside the reduction, the comm...
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The congress, which will also serve as the union’s general assembly, will hold at the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) headquarters inside the National Stadium, Surulere, The post Nigeria Triathlon Union sets date for elective congress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The National Assembly has clarified that only one Constitution Alteration Bill has been transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Kamoru Ogunlana. Ogunlana said the...
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The Institute of forensic fraud investigators argued that ICAN cannot offer a “Certification Programme culminating in the award of Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (CFAN).” The post Court set to hear suit on turf battle between ICAN, forensic fraud investigators institute...
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The Lagos State official identified the use of potentially carcinogenic Sudan and Azo dyes to alter the colour of palm oil as one of the emerging risks. The post Lagos warns residents against adulterated palm oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Henry Umoru Three months after dumping the African Democratic Congress, ADC, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Speaking on Tuesday at the residence of the National Leader of the NDC, Sena...
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He was initially declared missing on Saturday after his employers lost contact with him. The post South African journalist detained in Djibouti released appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Former Secretary General of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Tuesday. His defection followed his meeting today with NDC National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson at the senator’s Abuja residence. Lawal, who resigned from the AD...
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned petrol station operators nationwide that persistent or serious cases of under-dispensing could lead to sanctions, including revocation of their licences. The post NMDPRA threatens licence rev...
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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority is tightening enforcement against illegal container imports in Free Trade Zones, warning culpable operators. Read More: https://punchng.com/nepza-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-container-imports-in-free-trade-zones/...
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The Federal Government’s decision not to increase electricity tariffs in the immediate term could leave Nigeria’s electricity market facing a persistent revenue shortfall, as DisCos have limited scope to raise collections through higher tariffs while the cost of supplying electri...
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Enyimba chairman, Kanu Nwankwo, has appealed for support from the club’s supporters following the team’s poor to the season. The People’s Elephant were stunned 1-0 by newcomers Inter Lagos at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba on Sunday. Enyimba have lost all three league matches...
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The president credits King Sunny Ade with inspiring generations of musicians and practitioners in Nigeria’s creative industry. The post Tinubu hails King Sunny Ade at 80, says musician exemplifies excellence, cultural ambassadorship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
