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NBS: 26.53m households reported crime, N2.23trn ransom paid in 1 year

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that 26.53 million crime incidents were reported in rural households accross the country between

CBN moves against hawking of mint notes to curb illicit money flow

Against the backdrop of widespread reports on hawking of new naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of protecting the integrity of the

Edo Assembly suspends 18 LG chairs, deputies

The Edo State House of Assembly, has suspended the 18 local government council Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in the state for two months over allegation

Senate proposes bill to ban use of foreign currency in Nigeria 

The Senate has proposed a bill to ban use of foreign currencies for payments and other transactions in Nigeria. It is titled, “A Bill for an Act

Chidoka: How South East lost N17.4trn in 29 years 

Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has revealed that the South East region has