Newscenter Media News The recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines on two critical areas in the management of the foreign exchange market is quite insightful. On one hand, the Bank has restricted …
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That N3.7tr budget padding scandal at National Assembly
The 10th National Assembly’s fraternal efforts to whitewash alleged malfeasance in the 2024 Appropriation Law are shameful in all ramifications. The post That N3.7tr budget padding scandal at National Assembly …
Read More »Simon Ndong: Humour gone awry: A post sparks freedom of speech debate in South Africa
In recent days, social media has been ablaze with discussions over a screenshot posted by the blogger RUMANI on the platform X. This image, originating from the Instagram account of …
Read More »Dunni Aladefa: That mischievous comparison of Yemi Cardoso and Mele Kyari
In an article I wrote some months ago titled, “Opportunists, Scavengers and the Attacks on Mele Kyari”, I drew attention to a coordinated attack on the Group Chief Executive Officer …
Read More »Tinubu’s plan to end farmers-herders’ conflict
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on a recent visit to Niger State was reported to have promised, within three weeks, a plan of action that will end the perennial clash of farmers …
Read More »Dan Onjeh: Benue: Gov Alia facing stiff resistance in quest to break chains of poverty, underdevelopment
The entrance of His Excellency Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia into the 2023 governorship race in Benue State was received with much euphoria across the state. It was a soothing balm …
Read More »Between presidential and parliamentary system of government
The debate over the desirability or otherwise of replacing the presidential system of government with parliamentary mode has been reignited by reactions elicited by the proposals before the House of …
Read More »Lekan Ahmed: Fidelity Bank, others showing great promise on quality leadership
Over the past two decades, the Nigerian banking landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, catapulting many industry players onto the global stage. Amidst this dynamic shift, marked by two recapitalization …
Read More »Imperative of implementing Uwais report on INEC reform
In its recently released report, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contends that the sum approved for it to conduct the 2023 General Election was insufficient. The post Imperative of …
Read More »Kidnapping, ransom payment and government duty on security
The concern of the Federal Government about the danger of crowdfunding to pay ransom to kidnappers is well founded because such practice can make kidnapping an enduring criminality. The post …
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