Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged off the “Eko Cares” Initiative, a social intervention programme aimed at lessening the burden on residents amid economic hardship. A total of 300,000 households are expected to benefit from the inaugural programme. Beneficiaries are cut across 20 Local Government Areas, and 37 Local …
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Naira Abuse Challenge: A Growing Concern in Nigeria
By Funmilayo Ojo | It’s no secret that the naira, our national currency, faces rampant abuse. From outright mutilation to inscriptions and defacement, to the more ostentatious act of spraying money during social gatherings, the disrespect shown towards our currency is alarming. Despite existing laws prohibiting such acts, the trend …
Read More »Family to hold 41-day prayer for late Olubadan today
The 41st day Muslim prayers for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, is set to hold on Wednesday (today). The paramount ruler, who reigned for two years after being presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Office by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, …
Read More »EFCC to prosecute 300 forex racketeers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may prosecute 300 forex racketeers trading on a peer-to-peer platform outside the financial regulations. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who gave this indication during an interactive programme with editors and bureau chiefs in Abuja on Tuesday, revealed that the accounts were frozen following …
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