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Naira scarcity hits Abuja as ATMs fail to dispense cash
Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are beginning to experience paucity of the Naira as Nigerians approach Christmas. No fewer than seven commercial banks…
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The latest news from Leading Reporters: breaking stories from Abuja and across Nigeria, updated throughout the day.
Tough times for Nigerians, other foreign nationals as Canada announces new visa requirements
Tough times await foreign students from Nigeria and other countries wishing to relocate to Canada for further studies beginning from January 2024 following the recent review…
Politics
68 governorship aspirants to battle for Obaseki’s seat ahead of party primaries
A staggering 68 aspirants have entered the fray, gearing up to contest for the Edo State governorship seat ahead of the imminent party primary elections. Punch…
Business
Court freezes 24 bank accounts of Kano Government over N30 billion compensation dispute
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a garnishee order, freezing at least 24 bank accounts belonging to the Kano State Government over N30…
Politics
Akpabio cancels Dubai trip after COP28 delegates controversy
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cancelled his scheduled trip to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the COP28 Climate Change Summit. Akpabio cancelled the trip…
26-year-old Miss Universe set to marry 57-year-old lover
Twenty-six-year-old Miss Universe 2023, Mitchel Ihezue, is set to tie the knot with her 57-year-old billionaire fiance, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu. The businessman, who is a father…
Nigerians Worried As Opay App Shuts Down
Fintech company, Opay, has been down for over an hour as Nigerians cannot send money through its app on Monday evening. This is even as Nigerians…
Oyo Will Use Data,Science To Address Challenges, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated that his administration will continue to rely on data, science and logic to arrive at the best decisions that…
Cross River Govt To Establish Disability Commission
The Cross River State government says it will establish a establish a Disability Commission aimed at addressing issues affecting persons living with disabilities. The state governor,…
Business
N27.5trn 2024 Nigeria’s budget too small – Budget office
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, says the N27.5trn 2024 budget estimates awaiting approval at the National Assembly is “way too…