Nigerian banks have restructured limits on withdrawals done with their ATMs on both domestic and foreign transactions. With the new review, Naira cash withdrawal at ATMs is now N60,000 per day instead of the former N150,000. Also, the limit for foreign currency withdrawal is now $300 per day. According to the new arrangement, the traditional…
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5 Crazy Things You Shouldn’t Do In Lagos Buses, By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke
Lagos is a comedy zone half the time and moving from one part of town to the other in a public bus can leave you with interesting experiences that keep you reeling with laughter for the most part of the journey. If you lack a sense of humour, many situations you encounter can cause you…
Prof Sagay Heads Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Committee
Renowned professor of law, Itse Sagay, has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to head the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption. A statement issued by Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, disclosed that the committee is expected to “advise the present administration on the prosecution of the war against corruption and the implementation of required reforms in…
Girl Commits Suicide At Boyfriend’s House
According to a report from the police reaching us, an 18-year-old lady has committed suicide at her lover’s house in Cross River State. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at about 2:30pm at Ukpa community in the state. It was said that the lady (name withheld) went to her boyfriend’s place…
Dangote’s Driver Jailed
A driver with one of the companies owned by billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has been thrown into jail by a court. The convict, Ahmed Sani, was arraigned before a Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mobile Court for driving recklessly and dangerously. He will spend three months in jail with hard labour. Sani works with Dangote…
Fire Raze Osun Market
According to a report reaching our news room, a fire incident has occurred at a market in Ilesa area of Osun State. The unfortunate incident, according to an eyewitness, took place at the Atakumosa Market in Ilesha town. Several properties were reportedly razed by the inferno, but we could not confirm if there was any…
GTBank Reviews International Spending Limits On Naira MasterCard
**Begins Sales Of PTA, BTA One of the biggest financial institutions in Nigeria, GTBank, has begun the sale of sale of Personal and Business Travel Allowance (PTA & BTA). This will take effect from Monday, August 10, 2015 at select branches of the bank across the country. Also, the reputable bank has reviewed its international spending…
Nigeria To Name National Carrier Soon
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Ministry of Aviation to look into the possibility of getting a national carrier soon for Nigeria. The President made this known on Wednesday after he was briefed of activities of the ministry at the President Villa in Abuja. Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting with the President, the…
Wike Has Been Put To Shame—Rivers APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has again lashed out at the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, saying he has been put to shame by the large crowd of Nigerians that gathered at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Monday to honour the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi.…
Peterside Hails Buhari On Ogoniland Clean-up
peterside Dr Dakuku Peterside, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the April 2015 election in Rivers State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage in fast-tracking the long expected implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP, on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland in Rivers State. Peterside, who spoke in Abuja, the…