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At last, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again recognised the old N200, 500 and 1000 notes as legal tender till December 31, 2023. The CBN gave the directive at a Bankers’ Committee meeting held on Sunday, according to a statement by the acting Director, CBN Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, on Monday. This is coming hours after Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, also a former CBN Governor broke the news that the apex has directed commercial banks to receive and dispense the use of old Naira notes. The Presidency Monday evening said the CBN had no reason not…

Former Nigeria international footballer, Vincent Enyeama was named the greatest African goalkeeper of all time. Enyeama who comes from Akwa Ibom State was named by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The all time goalkeeper ranking was decided from 1987 to 2022. The IFFHS released the list of greatest goalkeepers in each FIFA federations with Enyeama selected from CAF. Enyeama represented Nigeria at three FIFA World Cups in Korea/Japan 2002, South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014. He featured in all the Super Eagles’ matches as they became African champions at the 2013 AFCON in South Africa. Enyeama…

The Nigeria Labour Congress is poised for a showdown by issuing a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to end the cash crunch in the country. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero issued the ultimatum on Monday in Abuja, at the opening session of the Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the labour union. Ajaero, who frowned at the difficult situation foisted on Nigerians as a result of the cash swap policy of the Federal Government, warned that on the expiration of the seven days, workers would be directed to stay away from work if nothing is…

Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars were honored at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led this year’s Oscars, winning seven of the 11 awards it was nominated for including the night’s biggest prizes of best picture and best director. Michelle Yeoh, the film’s star, made history as the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for best actress. Also read:  Stars to sparkle at 2023 OSCARS show “This is proof that dreams … do come true,” she said during her acceptance speech. “And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you are ever past your prime.” Other actresses nominated…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted pilots and passengers of thunderstorms and other dangerous weather conditions following the onset of rains. A statement issued Saturday by its General Manager in charge of Public Relations, Muntari Yusuf, stressed that thunderstorms could cause delays, diversion, and cancellations of flights in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and other coastal states. NiMet noted that the effects of thunderstorms are dangerous to the aviation industry, particularly the aircraft operations, and passengers, adding that the threats extend to the safety of lives and property. The agency said that rains currently prevalent in the Southern parts of Nigeria…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threaten a legal action against the Federal Government over its threat to shut down broadcast stations.   Last week, the government through the National Broadcasting Commission said it will shut down broadcast stations found culpable of using their platforms to undermine the peaceful co-existence of Nigeria.   Following a meeting between NBC’s Director-General, Balarabe Ilelah and broadcast stations on the coverage of the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Commission said it would not hesitate to revoke the licence of broadcasters threatening the peace of the country.   It also…

The 95th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Some of the biggest stars expected at the Hollywood’s night of the year include Pedro Pascal, Harrison Ford, Halle Berry, and Elizabeth Olsen. This year’s ceremony will commence at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. In this event, all 23 categories will feature live after last year’s decision to pre-tape eight competitive categories sparked backlash from industry professionals. This is also the first…

The Young Teranga Lions of Senegal on Saturday at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, defeated their Gambian counterparts 2-0 to lift their first-ever Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Goals from forward Sulaymane Faye and midfielder Mamadou Camara were all the team needed to secure Senegal victory over their Gambian neighbours. The Senegalese side zoomed into Saturday’s final with a 100 per cent record, winning all their matches without conceding a goal. The Young Teranga Lions were playing their fourth Under-20 AFCON final, having finished runners-up in 2015, 2017 and 2019. Malick Daf’s tutored side have followed in the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, is excited as the Flying Eagles thrashed their Tunisian counterparts for their Third-place finish at the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria defeated Tunisia 4-0 on Friday to clinch the bronze medal, setting a record of finishing on the podium in the competition a record 13 times at this year’s CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The last time the Flying Eagles finished third at the U-20 AFCON was in 2013. A brace from Jude Sunday and a goal each from Ibrahim Muhammad and Ahmed Abdullahi…

Against COVID slump and diplomatic challenges, Xi Jinping clinched a precedent-breaking third term as China’s President during a parliamentary session on Friday, tightening his control of the world’s second-largest economy. Nearly 3,000 members of China’s rubber-stamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), voted unanimously in the Great Hall of the People for the 69-year-old Xi in an election in which there was no other candidate. Xi has taken China on a more authoritarian path since assuming control a decade ago, and he extends his tenure for another five-year term amid increasingly adversarial relations with the U.S. and its allies over Taiwan, Beijing’s…