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Nigeria’s CBDC pilot is now the second largest behind China’s digital yuan, and aims to digitise payments and increase financial inclusion in Africa's most populous country. ( from left) The Vice, Yemi Osigbanjo; The President, Muhammadu Bihari; and The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele at eNaira launching. Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, launched today following an announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhairi said the digital currency and the blockchain technology it uses can foster economic growth and increase the GDP of Africa's biggest economy by $29 billion over the next 10 years. Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele said that around 500 million eNaira (1.21 million) have already been minted in lieu of the digital currency going live. In a press release on Saturday, the CBN said the eNaira’s launch “marks a major step forward in the evolution of money and the CBN is committed to ensuring that the eNaira, like the physical Nai...

  Former Big Brother Naija Housemates, Angel Smith and Ikechukwu Sunday Cross have continued their good relationship as they were spotted in a romantic mood at Tolanibaj’s birthday party. It would be recalled that Tolanibaj added a new age some days ago and the beautiful screen diva decided to host family and friends on Saturday night. Angel and Cross ensured that eyes were on them at the party as they enjoyed another time out together. Both parties gave fans a glimpse of what they offered during parties at the just concluded reality show. Angel and Cross rocked themselves in an aggressive manner, a move that will excite fans hoping they will continue their good relationship. WATCH VIDEO BELOW

  Primate Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, issued a warning to former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu on the Igbo presidency in 2023 on Sunday. Primate Ayodele warned that Uzor Kalu is one of the politicians who can push for the Igbo presidency but his efforts will not be appreciated and recognized. He made it known that he will not be able to put the All Progressives Congress, APC, together in Abia State, because he would face a lot of challenges. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the clergyman urged him to be prayerful so that his challenges will not kill his political ambition. ‘’The former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has missed it because he will not be able to put APC together in his state. He will face some challenges in the state,” the statement read. ‘’He is one of the Igbo politicians who can push for Igbo presidency but his efforts will not be appreciated. ‘’He needs to be very prayerful so that his chall...

Tiwa Savage blowing off some steam at the birthday of Davido's son amidst the controversy of her leaked sex-tape. She has been making headlines for some days over the leak of her tape after a blackmailer made a move on her. At the birthday celebration of Davido‘s son, Ifeanyi Junior, the mother of one was spotted dancing unbothered alongside Davido’s daughter, Imade. Also at the event was Davido and his baby mama, Chioma hanging out together after months of their rumoured separation. In other news, controversial Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo debunked the rumour making round social media that Tiwa Savage has lost about 4 endorsement deals as a result of the leaked sex tape. Taken to her twitter handle to share her thought on the matter, Kemi Olunloyo wrote; “I’m a PR professional. Tiwa savage has not lost any endorsement deals. Stop the rumors and read slowly. I said she has a big chance of non renewal or not picking up new deals. She endorses family friendly brands...

Watch Video Here Life of the party at the BBNaija season six reality show, Cross Okechukwu Sunday, met Nigerian Musicians Davido, Mayorkun and Patoranking on Friday night and it was a memorable moment for the talented entertainer. Cross has been on the rise ever since the reality show came to an end and this looks like a trend that will continue. His adventure in the entertainment industry continued on Friday when he attended Mayorkun’s listening party for his new album, ‘Back In Office’. Cross during the event met Mayorkun and the reaction from both parties showed how much they respect themselves. He also met DMW boss, Davido and Patoranking, a move that will excite his fans and lovers. With Cross tipped to try his shot in the music industry, fans will be hoping he collaborates with one of the big names in the next few months.

  Members of Nigerian entertainment industry under the aegis of Ambassadors of Voice for Change, visited Presidential aide, Femi Adesina at his office today, IgbereTV reports. Femi Adesina shared the photos of the visit on Facebook with the caption; “AN AFTERNOON WITH AMBASSADORS OF VOICE FOR CHANGE It was my utmost pleasure to receive on Friday afternoon, October 22, 2021, a group of actors, comedians, musicians, producers, filmmakers, under the aegis of Ambassadors of Voice for Change. Their focus is to advocate for peace and unity in Nigeria, through road shows, rallies, town hall meetings, etc. Their conviction is that peace and unity will not be brought about by just government, but through the collaboration of all. The guests included Ahmed Bala, Zack Orji, Ben Kure, Saheed Balogun, Gentle Jack, Mr Ibu, Chiege Alisigwe, Benedict Johnson, Andy Chukwu, and Sani Denja.”

Governor El-rufai had earlier pleaded that the President declare the rigorous and continuous activities of bandits in the country a terrorism action and therefore the actors, terrorist. Following same view, t he Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that the attack by bandits on rail track was a terrorists act and  bandits should be labelled terrorist. CAN said the attack on the rail track which has led to the suspension of train services from Abuja to Kaduna ,was another additional cause for concern by the people of Kaduna state and those coming to do business in the state. Rev.John Joseph Hayab, Vice President of CAN( 19 Northern States and FCT) and Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter, said in a statement titled ‘Attack on Kaduna -Abuja Rail Track, A Final Onslaught by Bandits’,that the Kaduna bandits had become very strong and daring to our government and security agents. “Thank God Governor El-Rufai himself has called on the federal government to declare bandits...

ENDSARZ! Protesters in a large crowd Karl Marx has said it, that there can never exist social equality if there rise no revolution of "the have not" against "the have". The poor will keep being poor and the rich keep up in their riches if the circle is not broken. The bourgeoisies being the political elite will only listen when the less privileged individuals arise and stand in a united whole and say no to their oppressions. Not until this happen, there will never be SOCIAL EQUALITY. #ENDEMBEZZLEMENT #ENDSARS

  The City were not left out Nigerians cannot forget the 2012 floods. According to official figures, 360 people lost their lives with more than two million rendered homeless. Some displaced people are still in camps around the neigbouring communities till date. That experience must not repeat itself the second time in history of our next of kins. No government must sleep while her people are experiencing sleeplessness. GOD BLESS NIGERIA! Mothers crying and searching for their family. Properties drawn. Most buildings were swallowed. Sources: Vangaurd 2012.

The 2022 budget proposal has passed the second reading in the Senate. Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari submitted his government’s proposed spending plan for 2022 to the National Assembly. The proposed total expenditure is N16.39 trillion, 12.5 per cent higher than the 2021 Budget. Recurrent spending — that is wages and administrative cost of government — is estimated to cost N6.83 trillion. That is 41.7 per cent of the total  expenditure, and 18.5 per cent higher than the 2021 Budget. The total capital expenditure is N5.35 trillion. The remaining consists of debt service and provision for repayment of maturing bonds. The 2022 budget proposal has passed the second reading in the Senate. The passage through the second reading follows a debate by federal legislators on the budget. President Buhari had on Thursday last week presented an N16.39 trillion budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year. Out of the total expenditure of N16.39 trillion naira proposed for the Federal Governmen...

"The Government is the greatest force after God, here on earth. You cannot fight the government, no one can...There is chaos cooking behind Nigeria kitchen!" Jones Talker Da Talkertiff said so... 10 October 2021 No fewer than 175 persons, including soldiers, police and civilians, have lost their lives in the South-East within the last six months due to the insecurity that has engulfed the troubled region, investigations by Sunday PUNCH revealed. Our correspondents gathered that the killings took place in 72 attacks by hoodlums across the five states in the region, namely Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi and Abia. Violence, killings and arson attacks had escalated in the region in recent times, with many accusing members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network of being behind the violence. The groups have however denied any involvement. Apart from the killings, government facilities such as police stations and offices belonging to the Independ...

  The 36-year-old who made this statement during a radio interview monitored by Saturday Beats also said that he wants to venture into the Nollywood film industry. Pere Egbi, one of  the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye finalists, has said that he would like to feature award-winning singer, Tiwa Savage when he resurrects his music career. The 36-year-old who made this statement during a radio interview monitored by Saturday Beats also said that he wants to venture into the Nollywood film industry. Pere said, ‘’After Big Brother Naija, I want to venture into Nollywood. I want to act and also resurrect my music career. I also hope to feature Tiwa Savage in my songs. I have two upcoming movies in the cinema this month. The movies will be coming out on the same day.’’ Pere who was the second runner up in the final of the show with 14.77 votes said that all he did on the reality show was real and it is who he truly is. He said,  “What you all saw about me from beginning to the e...

  This was contained in the 2022 appropriation budget obtained on the website of the budget office of Nigeria. According to a report by The PUNCH, the Federal Government as part of its advocacy against fake news, hate speech, and banditry has allocated the sum of N104,532,705 to its cause. This was contained in the 2022 appropriation budget obtained on the website of the budget office of Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed had over time said that the country has constantly been in the war against perpetrators of fake news and hate speech. The minister in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria had also stated that Nigeria had graduated from ordinary fake news to “deep” fake news which according to him was being used to wage war against the government and its officials. He had also said that at the beginning, purveyors of deep fake news were largely unknown online publications, adding that it was, however, unfortunate that otherwise reputable publicat...

  His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu returned to the country, landing in Lagos Friday evening, October 8. He arrived from London, United Kingdom. During his trip abroad, he underwent surgery on his right knee as well as rigorous post-surgery physiotherapy on the said knee. Contrary to unfounded rumour, he underwent no other surgical procedures and contemplates none in the future. His recuperation has been without complication and ahead of the schedule by the attending surgeon. He has returned fully healed from the knee surgery and fully committed to doing his modest part of advancing the cause of progressive democratic good governance throughout our beloved nation. Asiwaju, first and foremost, would like to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for taking the time to visit him in London to express his wishes for a speedy recovery from the knee operation. He thanks House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, governors, party leaders, members of Northern Caucus of the House of Re...