Author: Nigeriacurrent

Fintechs Are Disrupting Banking Sector Operations-CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) says the financial technology (fintech) companies are disrupting the operations of the banking sector. This was made known by the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele during the International Association of Deposit Insurer (IADI) Africa Regional Committee (ARC) technical assistance workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, October 4. Emefiele said fintechs companies that […]

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Buhari To Present N19.76trn 2023 Budget To NASS on Friday

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to present 2023 budget to the joint session of the national assembly on Friday. This was contained in a letter from the president read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday. The presentation will take place in the house of representatives at 10:00 am. Senate President said arrangements had been […]

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Sanwo – Olu Announces Salaries Increase For Lagos Workers

Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced salary increment for workers in the state. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday during his working visit to the state secretariat in Alausa , Ikeja “I have looked around and I know that as a country, there is pressure. I know that, as a country, there is […]

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Buhari Appoints Umar Sodiq As CEO Of NSIA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Aminu Umar-Sadiq as the managing director and chief executive officer(MD/CEO) of the Nigeria sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). President Buhari also appointed Kolawole Owodunni and Bisi Makoju as executive directors. The appointment of the new MD/CEO came after the expiration of the tenure of Uche Orji whose tenure […]

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Obey Court Order and Return To Classroom, FG Tells ASUU

The federal government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities(AUU) to obey the order of the National Industrial court and return to class rooms. The minister of labour and employment , Chris Ngige said the union is misleading Nigerians with its claims of filing an appeal against the order. This was disclosed in a […]

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Phyna Wins Big Brother Naija Season 7 Reality TV Show

Ijeoma Josephine Otabor  popularly known as Phyna has emerged as the winner of this year’s Big Brother Naija Season 7 with the theme , Level Up. The Show host, Ebuka Obi -Uchendu announced Phyna as the winner after scoring hugest votes from the viewers. She defeated fellow  finalist housemates  Bryann, Bella, Adekunle, Chichi, and Daniella, […]

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FULL SPEECH: President Buhari’s Independence Day

On October 1, President Muhammad Buhari addressed the nation on the occasion of this year’s Independence Day.   Read the full speech below: Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for […]

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Ibrahim Gusau Is New Elected NFF President

Ibrahim Gusau is the new elected president of Nigeria Football Federation(NFF). Gusua emerged as the winner  during the Annual General Assembly  of the federation held in Benin City on Friday. The former chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria football was elected after defeating his closest rival , Peterside Idah. In the first round of voting , […]

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Court Nullifies Gov. Oyetola’s Nomination, Voids Buni’s Actions

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the nomination of Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi on the grounds that Governor Mai Mala Buni who submitted their names to INEC violated the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 82(3) of […]

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2023 Election: Tinubu Absent As Atiku, Obi Sign Peace Accord

The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the signing of the national peace accord ahead of the 2023 general election. The event took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Thursday The Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Abdulsalam Abubakar said the accord was to promote peaceful […]

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