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BVN Database Dispute: Court Delivers Judgment in NIBSS’ Suit Against CBN, Others

Abuja: fixed July 4 for judgment in the suit filed by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others. NIBSS is seeking an order to prevent any institution from challenging its statutory authority to maintain and manage the Bank Verification Number (BVN) database in Nigeria. According to […]

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Ayra Starr Becomes First Nigerian Female Artiste to Hit 1 Billion YouTube Views

Lagos: Grammy-nominated Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr has become the first Nigerian female artiste to hit one billion views on YouTube. The Mavin star girl announced the milestone in a post on her Instagram fan page, highlighting her growing global influence and the widespread appeal of her music. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the landmark […]

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FG to Explore Biotech Innovations to Revolutionize Agriculture

Abuja: The Federal Government says it will take steps to build public trust in biotech innovations to revolutionize agricultural practices. The decision was reached on Monday in Abuja at a public lecture hosted by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) in collaboration with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), and the University of […]

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FCTA Seals PDP Headquarters Over Longstanding Unpaid Ground Rent

Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken possession of Wadata Plaza, the building serving as the National Secretariat for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), due to 28 years of unpaid ground rent. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Director of Lands at the FCTA, Mr. Chijoke Nwankwoeze, stated that the action followed […]

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Tinubu to Attend ECOWAS’s 50th Anniversary, Inaugurate Projects in Lagos

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, stated that the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee was initially launched in Accra in April. The […]