Author: David Great

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a daily cash withdrawal limit of N100,000 on individual accounts and N500,000 on corporate accounts as it continues to tighten measures around the naira. In a circular to all Deposit Money Banks (DMBS) and other financial institutions (Payment Service Banks (PSBs), Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) and Microfinance Banks (MFBs), the apex bank noted that cash withdrawals above the limits will attract 5 and 10 per cent respectively. The letter issued by the Banking Supervision Department of the CBN and signed by Haruna Mustafa, the director of the unit, said the directive takes…

Actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her role in the comedy series Cheers in the 1980s and 90s, has died of cancer at 71, according to a family statement. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away,” her children wrote. Kirstie Alley won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe for her role as a pub manager and waitress on the popular TV series. The Kansas-born star also appeared in the Look Who’s Talking film series and the TV sitcom Veronica’s Closet. The family statement did not specify what cancer she had,…

Sterling Bank Plc says it is committed to supporting the annual Ake Books and Arts Festival because it sees Nigeria as part of a larger world and believes that Nigeria’s ultimate competitiveness lies in its energy. Executive Director at Sterling Bank, Yemi Odubiyi, stated this over the weekend in a goodwill message at the opening of the 10th edition of the Ake Books and Arts Festival. He noted that Nigeria can become a leader in the world and its creative people as part of its competitiveness. “Nigeria enjoys a comparative advantage in the arts and culture domain, and Sterling, being…

Promises improved and efficient process Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced the release of its 2023 mobile advert stickers for branded vehicles in the state. Managing Director of LASAA, Adedamola Docemo, in a statement in Ikeja yesterday, stated that the new and improved mobile advert e-sticker will be in force effective from the 1st of January 2023, a development that will render the 2022 sticker invalid. He noted that, just like last year, the agency has fully deviated from the yearly tradition of launching the stickers with pomp and would rather focus on improving the efficiency of…

Manchester United are out of the race to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, from Borussia Dortmund. Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are the frontrunners. (Sky Sports Germany) Real Madrid will not pay more than 125m euros (£108m) to try to sign Bellingham from the German club. (Defensa Central – in Spanish) Inter Milan would find it hard to turn down an offer of 50m euros (£43m) with add-ons worth 10m euros (£8.6m) for Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries, 26, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United. (Calciomercato – in Italian) Manchester United have opened talks in their attempts to sign 33-year-old Switzerland keeper Yann Sommer, whose contract with Borussia Monchengladbach runs out in the summer. (Bild,…

The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Presidential Campaign Organization has described the performance of the All Progressives Congress, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu at the Chatham House in London “as disgraceful”. The PDP noted that Tinubu’s showing was a pathetic display of vacuity as he failed to perform the simplest of tasks required of a person desiring to lead the world’s largest black nation. In a statement on Monday by Kola Ologbondiyan, spokesperson for the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign, he said, “Nigerians including supporters of the APC presidential candidate were thoroughly embarrassed to watch Asiwaju Tinubu who earlier showboated with a scripted speech went blank…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Honourable Yakubu Dogara says Governor Nyesom Wike appears to be suffering from amnesia following his half-truth about him. Dogara was reacting to Wike’s statement about the endorsement of Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Taking to his official Twitter page, he wrote, “To my brother, Governor Nyesom Wike, if there is anything you are suffering from, I never thought amnesia would be one of them. “Why would you think no one, except you, is entitled to a certain set of principles he/she cannot compromise? It’s such a pity if you cannot…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo Osinbajo, have congratulated the Akarigbo of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, on his 60th birthday today and his 5th coronation anniversary. In a personally signed statement, the Vice President wrote: “Your Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland: “Kabiyesi, Dolly and I join you, the family, friends and all Remo people at home and abroad in thanking and praising God today on your 60th Birthday and 5th Coronation Anniversary. “Your reign has brought vision and purpose to Remo Kingdom. Sons and…

Brazil delivered an ominous message to their World Cup rivals with a dazzling display of attacking brilliance to dismantle South Korea 4-1 and set up a quarter-final against Croatia. Neymar made a goalscoring return to action after injury at Stadium 974, but Brazil’s superstar was only one element of a devastating performance that ripped South Korea to shreds and settled this last-16 game well before half-time. Vinicius Junior set the tone with a composed penalty-area finish from Raphinha’s cross after seven minutes, and Neymar doubled Brazil’s advantage from the spot six minutes later fouling a foul on Richarlison. It was…

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout, as Croatia edged past Japan after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Livakovic kept out the first two efforts before stopping Maya Yoshida’s kick, then Mario Pasalic converted the vital effort to take his side through. Zlatko Dalic’s side, beaten in the final by France four years ago, will face tournament favourites Brazil or South Korea in the next round on Friday (15:00 GMT). Japan were the livelier side and took a deserved lead two minutes before half-time when Celtic forward Daizen Maeda converted from…