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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in the financial and social sciences sectors. He has also emphasised the necessity of addressing the scarcity of skilled professionals in finance-related fields in Nigerian universities.…

Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.298 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for September. A communique issued at the end of FAAC meeting for October held on Thursday in Abuja said N1.298 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N124.716…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the Anambra State Governorship election will be held on November 8, 2025, while preparations are in full swing for the Ondo State Governorship election, which is scheduled to take place in just 29 days. Speaking at the fourth regular consultative meeting…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has said that adopting the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is essential for the infrastructural development of Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General, who made this statement while hosting Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, the Director…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 32.70 per cent in September 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran in a statement issued on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for September 2024 in Abuja on Tuesday showed that the…

The Football Association has reportedly approached Pep Guardiola over the prospect of him becoming the next England manager. Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City expires next summer and The Times claims the FA made informal contact with him at the start of the season – although it has yet to receive…

Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy was lent money by teammates when the club stopped paying him after he was charged with rape and sexual assault, an employment tribunal has heard. Current and former players Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez supported the French international, who now claims to…

Jürgen Klopp, the 57-year-old German will assume the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull starting January 1, 2025. In this position, he will oversee the company’s international network of soccer clubs. Klopp, one of the most sought-after figures in world football, concluded his memorable nine-year tenure as…

The Federal Government of Nigeria under Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund has approved over N350 billion to support dams and expansion of facilities across Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu  made this known while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after he condoled with former Economic and Financial Crimes…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has concluded his participation in the high-level Bretton Woods at 80 Forum, where he represented Africa’s interests on the global financial stage. The forum, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), brought together a…