Day: February 23, 2025

CBN Governor, Cardoso Champions Stronger Nigeria, Saudi Ties 

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s dedication to enhancing economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During a courtesy visit to the CBN headquarters by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, H.E. Faisal bin Ibrahim Alghamdi, and his delegation recently, Mr. Cardoso emphasised the Bank’s commitment to fostering partnerships across critical sectors that drive economic growth. He stated that the CBN is prepared to play a critical role in fostering collaboration and that…

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Cross River Government Sets Up Committee to Revamp Calabar Carnival After 20 Years

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The Cross River State Government is taking steps to restructure the Calabar Carnival after two decades of its existence. Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, announced the move on Sunday. He revealed that Governor Bassey Otu has set up a 13-member committee to review and restructure the carnival, which will be led by Chief Edem Duke, a former Minister of Culture. The committee has been given a 10-point mandate, and it is expected to deliver its report within two weeks. Gill explained that the purpose of the…

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Governor Okpebholo inspects 36 KM road project in Edo Central

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has visited the ongoing 36-kilometre Utako-Unewa-Eworah-Uromi road project and assured the people that the work will be of high quality. Accompanied by top government officials, the Governor received warm praise and prayers from local residents, who expressed their gratitude for the attention their communities are finally receiving from the government. Governor Okpebholo also toured Anko road and Udomi Primary School, which are under development. He stated that his administration is focused on “practical governance,” meaning that they are delivering real projects that will directly…

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Is Africa under the First Son Curse?

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By Maxwell Uzochukwu Being an offspring of any country’s president should be one of the most coveted privileges in today’s possession-obsessed world. The opportunities and privileges are endless. They can practically wish for the moon on a stick at sunrise and have Santa at their beck and call. One would expect those greatly favoured to use their positions to make an impact, touch lives, and build up rather than scatter and tear down. Take the United States, for instance. Several of the First Children in recent history have excelled in…

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