Category Archives: METRO
Wale Edun: No Plan to Increase Tax Rate — We’re Improving Collection
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of economy, says the federal government has no plan to increase tax rate. Edun spoke on Monday at an interactive session with the house of representatives committee on appropriation. The minister said the government’s
‘8th World Wonder’ — Otedola Praises Dangote Over Refinery Feat
Femi Otedola, the billionaire businessman, says the Dangote Refinery is a testament to visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence. Otedola spoke in a post on X on Sunday, expressing his views on the giant oil plant. The Dangote refinery
Sinatra, Others To Host Maiden Computer Village Awards On Dec 10
Sinatra’s Place, a lifestyle and entertainment hub, is set to host the maiden edition of Computer Village Awards (CVA) on Sunday, December 10, 2023. The award was conceived by the management of S&G Concept and MetroNews Nigeria, as a reward
JUST IN: Fake Naira Notes In Circulation, CBN Warns Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians to be wary of counterfeit naira notes in circulation amid reports of currency shortage in the country. In a statement released on Friday titled ‘Beware of Counterfeit Naira Banknotes in Circulation,’ the
Senate Gives Kyari, NUPRC Boss 24 Hours to Defend Budget
The Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, has ordered the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, to in 24 hours appear before the committee. The committee chairman, on Wednesday, also
Arrest Warrants Out for New CBN Governor, Accountant General, Others Over Alleged Fraud
This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep Fred Agbedi (PDP-Bayelsa) at the committee’s hearing on Tuesday, December 05, 2023. Moving the motion, Agbedi said that the arrest warrant had become inevitable following the attitude of the invitees. He said that
Presidency Clarifies Controversy on Delegates List to Climate Summit in Dubai
The delegates list which surfaced on social media on Saturday, December 2, 2023, has generated a lot of conversations on social media in the last 24 hours. Clarifying the controversy, the presidency said the participation of the over 1400 delegates
CBN Announces Date to Freeze all Bank Accounts Without BVN, NIN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says all bank accounts without Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identity Number (NIN) will be placed as ‘Post No Debit’ with effect from April 2024. “Post No Debit” is a term used to
EFCC Withdraws Money Laundering Charge Against Shasore – Weeks After Vindication by UK Court
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the money laundering charge filed against Olasupo Shasore, former attorney-general of Lagos state. Shasore was arraigned alongside his company, Middlesex Investments Ltd, on a 14-count charge of money laundering before Inyang Ekwo,
FULL TEXT: Tinubu Presents First Budget as President, Prioritises Economy, Security, Poverty Reduction
Being text of the 2024 budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu, to a joint session of the national assembly at the temporary chamber of the house of representatives, on November 29, 2023. 2024 BUDGET SPEECH:Budget of Renewed Hope Delivered By:
