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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers approved the nominee through a vote in the Committee of the Whole. President Bola Tinubu last week nominated the 50-year-old Economist as Minister of State for Finance. READ ALSO: Tinubu writes to Senate to screen, …

Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence, technology to improve operations – Top Reporters Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence and technology to improve operations The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, tasked commanders of Nigerian Navy commands, units and establishments to intensify naval operations to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and combat all …

Benue State Governor, Rev. P. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Wednesday urged the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to work closely with his administration to address insecurity and promote development across the state. Speaking at the Old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, while hosting the board of directors and management of the Barr-led Commission. Cosmos Akighir and Dr Cyril Tseenyil, Governor …

Real Madrid beat Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, sealing a 3-0 win over the English side in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Manchester City now face a tough task to keep their ambitions alive after Federico Valverde’s brilliant first-half hat-trick put the Spanish side in control of the match. Prior to …

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lamido Yuguda, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. However, the appointment must still await Senate confirmation. READ ALSO: Tinubu directs launch …

Nigerians escorted out of Iran by FG ​​officials Some Nigerians were escorted out of Iran by Nigeria’s federal government officials at the embassy in that country. This was confirmed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. The confirmation was contained in a terse statement by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a platform to mobilize Nigerians at all levels against the All Progressives Congress (APC) by 2027. National Coordinator, Mrs. Lauretta Onuchie, said at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the platform tagged “One ADC Movement” was designed to unite all members of the party across the country. Onuchie explained that the movement …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, recovered against the American dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,376.19/$1, compared with N1,401.40/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a gain of N25.21 in local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira lost N25 against the dollar and …

Organizers of the Indian Wells tennis tournament have apologized to Venus Williams and her playing partner Leylah Fernandez after a clerical error before the women’s doubles draw denied the wildcard pair the opportunity to compete. Seven-time Grand Slam champion Williams, 45, was beaten in the opening round of the singles tournament by Diane Parry while Canadian ⁠Fernandez lost to Katerina …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday charged a businessman, Ufoma Joseph, for alleged N2.9 billion fraud at the Lagos Special Offenses Court, Ikeja. The defendant was charged along with his company, Intermediate Investment Holdings Ltd., with two counts of obtaining by false pretenses and forgery. EFCC lawyer, Mr Babatunde Sonoiki, told the court that the defendants allegedly …