(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Customs Service, Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has stated that there has been a huge reduction in the smuggling of premium motor spirits, also known as petrol, since the removal of fuel subsidy. The African Examiner recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, during his speech on inauguration on May 29, 2023, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has welcomed an investment of $520 million in specialized agro-processing zones by the African Development Bank (AfDB), commending the leader of the multilateral institution, Dr. Adewumi Adesina, for further opening up the economy for investments that provide job opportunities and reduction in poverty. Receiving Adesina after the two-day summit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunked some media reports that the Federal Government has lifted the ban on vehicle importation through the Seme border. Mr Hussaini Abdullahi, Customs Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Seme Area Command, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Seme, Lagos State. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has proceeded to London from France on a private visit after concluding his official trip where he attended the summit for ‘A New Global Financing Pact’ hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Paris, France said that the financial system under the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele was rotten The President spoke during an interactive session with Nigerians in the Diaspora residing in France and neighboring European countries, on the sidelines of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Paris, France said Nigeria would sustain its spotlight on African countries as the fulcrum of its policies on economy and foreign policy, assuring that trade issues, security and border controls would be mutually implemented. According to a statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Intelligence Agency, NIA has strongly rebuffed news reports of the reinstatement of its erstwhile acting director-general, Mohammed Dauda by the Court of Appeal. The agency in a statement issued on Friday asserted that the substantive case arose from the dismissal of Dauda as a director of the agency and not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stated that Indomie noodles manufactured in Nigeria is safe for human consumption. According to the agency made in Nigeria, noodles do not contain ethylene oxide. The African Examiner recalls that health officials in Malaysia and Taiwan had detected ethylene oxide […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, and Ghana’s Economic and Organized Crime Office, EOCO, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of collaboration in tackling transborder economic and financial crimes, especially cybercrimes. Speaking at the event which took place at the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, Thursday, Acting Chairman of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babagana Zulum has expressed shock and sadness over the killing of eight farmers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the killing occurred in Shuwarin, Tomsu Ngamdu, Baram Karauwa and Muna on […]
……As Group Calls For Reopening Of Corruption Case Against Hospital Boss (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The relative peace being experienced in the crisis- ridden Neuropsychiatric hospital Enugu has disappeared , as tension has enveloped the medical Centre, following the unlawful shutting down of the mental Nursing school by the Medical Director (MD), professor Monday Igwe. Our […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Female non governmental organizations, Heroine Women Foundation and Women Support Women have applauded Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, Over the engagement of some Women In the appointments he has so far made, urging him to Include More, and People living With Disability in his proposed Cabinet. Ambassador Onyinye Mamah, who […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, has stated that his footballer friends often get angry with him as he never contributes whenever they discuss football. Wizkid, made this known during an interview with Kiss FM, London. According to the ‘Essence’ crooner, he doesn’t watch football despite having a lot of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will hold a post-elections review for the just-concluded 2023 polls from July 4 to August 5, 2023. In a statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Festus Okoye, the electoral umpire said the review will commence with a meeting of the Resident Electoral Commissioners […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The American owners of English Premier League giants Chelsea on Thursday sealed a deal to take control of French Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg, the consortium announced. “This agreement marks a new chapter in the history of Strasbourg as the consortium is committed to accelerating sustainable investments in the growth of the club,” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery says the decision of the United Kingdom (UK) restricting foreign students from bringing dependents with them starting in 2024 is not targeted at Nigerians rather it is to protect UK infrastructure as the number of students bringing their family members from all around the […]
……Says He Won’t Renegotiate Contract. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Coach Abdul Maikaba, who has been the technical adviser of Rangers International F.C for the past two seasons has thrown in the towel as he announced his resignation at an end-of-the-season. He made this known when he met with players, coaches, management, and backroom staff at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Zambian Government for the Debt Treatment Agreement it signed with its official creditors under the Group of 20 (G20) Common Framework. The G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU). It works to address major issues related to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Paris, France said ongoing reforms, starting with removal of fuel subsidy and streamlining of exchange rate would be sustained for a more competitive economy that attracts Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), urging investors to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu has ordered the State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to appear before it tomorrow, Friday. This followed an application made by the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, through its lawyer, Barr. Alex Amujiogo . The party’s Governorship flag bearer in the 2023 election, […]
