The Central Bank of Nigeria has published a list of the international money transfer operators (IMTOs) approved for diaspora remittances. The bank had earlier introduced a “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme”, an incentive that pays naira to senders and recipients of international money transfers. The incentive will see recipients of diaspora remittances paid N5 for every $1 received…
Michael Gonzales, deputy assistant secretary at the US Bureau of African Affairs, said America is willing to assist in ending the security challenge if Nigeria seeks its help. He was speaking on Thursday during a press briefing organised by the bureau, which was monitored by our reporters In 2021, there have been two cases of the…
The United States has announced plans to recommence visa interviews and other consular services in Nigeria. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos gave the hint at the unveiling of its expanded pavilion. Claire Pierangelo, the Consul General, noted that the renovated pavilion will provide a new safe space for visa applicants to socially distance themselves…
Nigerians and other nationals who were denied United States visas because of former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 13 mostly Muslim-majority and African countries can seek new decisions or submit new applications, the State Department has said. US State Department spokesman Ned Price said applicants who were refused visas prior to January 20, 2020, must submit…
Do you know that the popularity of this cryptocurrency has attracted so many investors from all parts of the world? Bitcoin enables people to move funds from one user to another over the internet. Unlike conventional money transfer methods like bank wire, Bitcoin is efficient and reliable. But aside from using Bitcoin for funds transfer,…
The Federal Government has approved paternity leave for the staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, disclosed this at the presentation of NITDA’s Employee-Centric and Scheme of Service in Abuja on Tuesday. “Both documents took almost five years to complete and…
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has dethroned the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Chika and the District Head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmed for supporting bandits. The move has been hailed by the Arewa Consultative Forum who lauded Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State for sacking the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Chika and the District Head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmed, over alleged…
Google’s philanthropy arm Google.org has pledged $25 million to empower women and girls in Africa. The pledge is to commemorate the 2021 International Women’s Day. Google.org has opened call for applications for grant funding from its new Global Impact Challenge (GIC) to non-profits and social enterprises creating pathways to prosperity for women and girls in…
Nigerian refugees who fled to Cameroon due to the Boko Haram insurgency has started returning to their homeland on Monday in a voluntary repatriation process, an official said. Paul Nji, Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration said this in Maroua, the chief town of Cameroon’s far north region just before take-off for Nigeria’s Borno state. The…
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja extended the work-from-home directive for civil servants from GL 12 and below until the end of March. Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made the announcement in a statement issued by Mr Abdulganiyu Aminu, Director Press and Public Relations, office of the HOCSF….
