By Ken Chiwendu President Bola Tinubu has suspended the implementation of the Cybersecurity Levy of the Central Bank of Nigeria directing’ banks to charge 0.5 on some electronic transactions in the country. The president has also ordered a review of the controversial levy. Current matters understands that the decision to […]
Month: May 2024
Man who Received first Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Two Months After Surgery.
By Ijeoma and Richard” Rick” Slayman, the first person in the world to receive a pig kidney transplant has died barely two months after the surgery. Slayman 62 ,who was living with end – stage kidney disease was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital MGH where a genetically – edited pig […]
Military Authorities in Nigeria Unfold Plan To Build Invictus Centre For Wounded Personnel.
By Goodluck Ikiebe Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has unfolded plans for the construction of the state of the art Invictus Center to facilitate complete recovery and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers and veterans of the Armed Forces. The unveiling was done at a reception in honour of the Duke and Duchess of […]
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan sets new100M Hurdles World record in Jamaica.
By Ijeoma Wilfred Tobi Amusan has set a new world record running a world-leading 12.40 seconds (0.9m/s) to win the 100m hurdles at Saturday’s Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. Tobi 26, beat home favourite and reigning World champion, Danielle Williams to a second place after arriving at 12.46 seconds, while […]
Gov. Fubara’s One Year Anniversary And Opposition’s Shadow boxing.
By Celestine Ogolo There is no further proof that opposition elements in Rivers State made up of factional members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State and now Minister of the Federal Capital […]
Chief of Defence Staff Says Personnel’s Happiness Remains Paramount in Service Delivery.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the happiness of his men remains paramount to him in discharging his responsibilities as Defence Chief. Gen. Musa expressed this view while addressing newsmen on Saturday during the novelty volleyball match in honour of the Duke and […]
“You are an Inspiration To The Youths”Governor Uba Sani Tells Prince Harry
……As Duke of Sussex Says visit boosts morale of wounded soldiers. By Ken Chiwendu Governor of Kaduna State,Uba Sani has reiterated his commitment to bringing hope to the weak and vulnerable. The governor made this known in his remarks when he received Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, on a […]
US Dollar Transactions In Nigeria Prohibited – EFCC
Directs Embassies To Comply. By John Obi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the United States dollar will not be used for transactions in the country saying the practice is not only unhealthy but an aberration. In view of this, the agency has issued a letter […]
Women leaders Urge FG TO RELEASE NDDC FUNDS.
A Coalition of Niger Delta Women Leaders have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the issue of funds owed the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDCto enable it fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region. The group led by its President, Lady Annkio Briggs made this plea […]
Commission Seeks Legislation To Ban Cultism in Schools.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a strict legislation to ban cultism in Nigeria’s institutions of learning. The Commission apparently worried by spate of increased cultism in the nation’s tertiary institutions, said the legislation should be done in such a way that it will […]