The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as part of its policy measures to address rising youth unemployment and underemployment, introduces the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) to create a paradigm shift among undergraduates and graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities, from seeking white-collar jobs to entrepreneurship. The CBN Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) aims to
eNaira: Top Six Things You Should Know About CBN’s Digital Currency
The apex bank further said that the launch of the digital currency is a major step forward in the evolution of money and vowed to ensure that the e-Naira, like the physical Naira, is accessible by everyone. Here are six things we all need to know about the e-Naira: Beyond CBDC According to the CBN,
Unizik Graduates to get Jobs in United Nigeria airline and Russia exchange Programmes – Obiora Okonkwo
Governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Obiora Okonkwo, has disclosed plans to recruit about 20 graduates from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka for internship in his United Nigeria Airline. He also revealed that he would be taking scholars from the university to Russia for exchange programmes and that already, a deal had been sealed
President Buhari Unveils eNaira
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, launched the eNaira platform. The eNaira is a culmination of several years of research work by the Central Bank of Nigeria in advancing the boundaries of payments system in order to make financial transactions easier and seamless for every stratum of society. The launch was described
Gunmen Kidnap Three Church Members In Ogun, Demand N6m Ransom
Gunmen invaded a Cherubim and Seraphim Church at Obada-Oko, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State in the early hours of Sunday, while worshippers were holding a vigil. They kidnapped three worshippers and escaped with them into the bush. The victims, identified as Ifeoluwa Alani-Bello, Adebare Oduntan, and Mary Oliyide. Sources close to the
Scarcity of funds worsens as interbank liquidity falls 72%
The scarcity of funds in the interbank money market worsened last week following a sharp decline of 72 per cent in market liquidity to N56.3 billion. Financial Vanguard analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the amount of liquidity (Opening balance) dropped to N56.3 billion on Friday last week from N200.64 billion
Bamboo, a new Replacement to Steel?
Before we started using steel to reinforce structures, bamboo remained the core component in the construction of buildings. Even today, you’ll see the use of bamboo in building houses and other structures in underdeveloped areas. However, most people have a skewed opinion about bamboo. People tend to associate bamboo with weak structures. However, that is not
Gov.Umahi,Ugwuanyi and Godwin Maduka storm Mbaka’s Adoration (pictures)
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, his Ebonyi State counterpart, Engr. David Umahi, and others today attended the 2021 Harvest, thanksgiving and bazaar of adoration MINISTRY Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), held at the Adoration Ministry Arena, Umuchigbo Iji-Nike, Enugu, today, Sunday, October 24. Gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra Dr. Godwin Maduka also was in attendance as the
Davido and Chioma reunite at son’s 2nd birthday celebration (images)
Davido, his family & chioma got united to celebrate Ifeanyi’s party with Tiwa Savage and other celebrities in attendance. Amidst Chioma and Davido’s breakup saga, they seemed to be very happy together as their son clocked 2. See images below…
Meet Fr. Edwin Obiorah, 1st Priest to be promoted to SAN
CONGRATULATIONS ON HIS UNIQUE LEGAL PROMOTION: VERY REV.FR. DR.EDWIN OBIORAH, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN!!. Fr. Edwin Obiorah has been promoted to a SAN (Senior Advocate of Nigeria). This is the first time a Catholic Priest is made a SAN or Queen’s Counsel (QC) in history of the entire Commonwealth, including UK, US, Canada, Nigeria