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New CBN Circular: CBN confirms only Banks can pay IMTO dollars

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an update to its recent circular on the management of remittances from diaspora Nigerians. In a circular posted on its website, the apex bank instructed banks to transfer all diaspora remittances to the domiciliary accounts of the beneficiaries or pay the customers in foreign currency. On payment

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*The Internet Demons on Nigerian University Campuses* Akin Fadeyi wrote:

The Internet Demons on Nigerian University Campuses Akin Fadeyi wrote: On May 27, 2020, while COVID-19 was ravaging the world, I received a call from Dr. Princess Betty. She was linked to us through Betty Abah, a longtime friend. Betty informed me one girl was about to commit suicide because one guy was threatening to

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Covid in Scotland: What impact has lockdown had on crime?

Covid in Scotland: What impact has lockdown had on crime? By Paul O’Hare BBC Scotland Police officers in Scotland dealt with far fewer violent crimes, housebreakings and road casualties while the country was in lockdown, according to new statistics. However Police Scotland’s latest quarterly report shows there was an increased number of domestic abuse incidents,

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Only Two Tribes In Nigeria

  Not many remember what happened in Riyom, Plateau state many years ago. In case you’re among the many who didn’t, this story of mine will refresh your memory. I met my wife, Rhoda in the UK. She was on a state government scholarship and she emerged as one of the best graduating students in

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CONCLUSIONS REACHED AT THE MEETING HELD BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU) AT THE INSTANCE OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ON THURSDAY, 15TH OCTOBER, 2020 AT THE HONOURABLE MINISTER’S CONFERENCE ROOM

The meeting was convened as a follow up to the meeting held with the Senate Leadership led by Senate President on Tuesday 13th October, 2020, where theHonourable Minister of Labour and Employment committed to engaging ASUU and other stakeholders to iron out the outstanding issues. 2.         The meeting deliberated exhaustively on the issues and concluded as

CONCLUSIONS REACHED AT THE MEETING HELD BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU) AT THE INSTANCE OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ON THURSDAY, 15TH OCTOBER, 2020 AT THE HONOURABLE MINISTER’S CONFERENCE ROOM Read More »