CBN DEFENDS HIKE IN ATM WITHDRAWAL CHARGES
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says its decision to increase charges on cash withdrawals from ATM of other banks was needed to incentivise banks to ensure improved access to cash at the ATMs.
ELON MUSK SAYS ALL US GOVT STAFF MUST JUSTIFY WORK OR LOSE JOBS
Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to Donald Trump, says all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed him to be “more aggressive” in slashing government spending.
MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, IZIAQ SALAKO, SOLICITS STRONGER FRAMEWORKS FOR HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AFRICA.
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has called for stronger legal and ethical frameworks to guide healthcare delivery in Africa.
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS TRADE DEAL WITH CHINA POSSIBLE
US President Donald Trump has suggested that a trade deal was “possible” with China, a key target in the US leader’s tariffs policy.
AYRA STARR DISCLOSED TO OWN A TROLL PAGE BEFORE STARDOM
Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has admitted to owning a troll social media page before gaining fame.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT URGES CHINA TO REMOVE TRADE TARIFF FOR NIGERIA
The Nigerian government has urged its Chinese counterpart to remove trade tariffs for Nigeria.
PHILIPPINE TOWN OFFERS CASH REWARD FOR CITIZENS TO STOP THE SPREAD OF DENGUE MOSQUITOES
Authorities in one of the Philippines’ most densely-populated urban centres are offering a cash reward for mosquitoes in an attempt to stop the spread of dengue.
FCT COMMENCES E-TICKETING ENFORCEMENT FOR TRAFFIC OFFENCES
The House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters is set to launch an investigation into the failure by the six area councils to remit their pension contribution to the Area Council Staff Pension Board.
MINISTER FOR JUSTICE SAYS ILLEGAL DISSOLUTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS A TREASONABLE OFFENCE
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has described the illegal dissolution and taking over of local government administration by state governors as a treasonable offence.
NIGER REPUBLIC BARS NIGERIANS WITH ECOWAS PASSPORT
Niger has imposed restrictions on Nigerians travelling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport.