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25 January

SON seeks policy to repatriate substandard goods.

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged the federal government to consider a policy aimed at returning substandard goods to countries of origin to boost consumers’ confidence and strengthen international trade. Mallam Farouk Salim, SON’s Director-General, said, at an enforcement exercise on Monday, the policy would address the preponderance …

25 January

Governors of South-West agree to ban open grazing- Makinde

Governors of the South-West on Monday agreed to ban all forms of open grazing in the region, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said. According to him, the decision was taken today when the governors met with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria as well as …

25 January

Many killed, properties destroyed as Nigerian Army, IPOB clash in Imo state.

Uzodinma, on Monday, condemned the attack by gunmen in Orlu Area of the state, which led to the killing and maiming of innocent citizens. In a statement, the Governor confirmed he has ordered security agencies to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to book. Reports suggest several residents were …

25 January

Naira falls across forex markets as CBN moves against IMTOs.

The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar January 22, 2021, depreciated closing at N394.17/$1 at the NAFEX (I&E Window) where forex is traded officially. Forex turnover, however, dropped by about 42.2% as pressure on the foreign exchange market continues. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a new circular, …

25 January

Criminalising Fulani herdsmen because you dont like Buhari’s face is fishing for trouble —Lauretta Onochie.

Lauretta Onochie, Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said every tribe in the country has bad eggs. She also claimed that many critics of the Buhari regime were driven by hate and bitterness and were, therefore, wont to accuse Fulani herdsmen …

25 January

Red alert in Southwest as quit notice to herders expires.

Southwest states are on red alert following the expiration of the quit notice given to herders by Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The notice for the herders to vacate the Reserve Forest expired on Sunday. To prevent the herders from moving to their states, the Amotekun operatives have been put …

25 January

Gunmen abduct Immigration spokeswoman in Benin.

The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Edo Command, Mrs Bridget Esene, has reportedly been abducted by gunmen, while on her way to church, in Benin, on Sunday, an official said. She was reportedly abducted by the gunmen, who trailed her to Iqueniro area, off Agbor Road, in the …

25 January

Gunmen Abduct 11 Persons at Orphanage in Nigeria’s Federal Capital.

Gunmen have kidnapped at gunpoint 11 persons from Rachael Orphanage Home in the Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It was learned that the gunmen abducted seven orphans and four workers. The orphanage was reportedly invaded at about 1 a.m on Saturday. The abducted orphans were Jacob …

25 January

I’m Fulani but open grazing in 2021 unacceptable,Cows should be ranched on acquired or rented Land.– Adamu Garba.

Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant has reacted to the ongoing rift between Sunday Igboho, his supporters and the Fulani residing in Igbangan, Oyo State. Reacting, Garba in a tweet via his Twitter account on Monday, said even though am a Fulani man, i am totally against the idea of …

24 January

African Leaders Should Support MSMEs For Rapid Recovery Of Africa Economies.

African leaders have been enjoined to promote and support policies that would strategically support the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and speed up the recovery process in most African nations. This was stated in the Foresight Africa 2021 report, a publication of African Growth Initiatives of the Brookings Institution, …