In accordance to a circular by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian banks will begin deducting a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on customers’ transactions. The circular was issued by the CBN on Monday, May 6, 2024, and directed to all commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks, among others. “Deductions shall commence within two weeks […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2024 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The timetable covers for school candidates across Nigeria, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. See WAEC Timetable 2024 Below You Can Download PDF of WAEC Timetable 2024 Below Tuesday, 30th April, 2024 Thursday, 2nd […]
This article will show you how to check your JAMB result both via SMS or online The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is the body responsible for administering the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This yearly computer-based test is a prerequisite for gaining admission to universities, polytechnics, colleges, and other higher education institutions in […]
How Did The Ban On Naira Spray Start? 1980s I attended a party at the official residence of a very senior government official in 1985 or ’86. When it was time for the dance, the MC announced that there would be no spraying because spraying was not allowed. I thought that I understood why. My […]
Katsina State is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. It had over 5,800,000 residents as at 2006. Katsina became the fifth state in Nigeria to adopt Sharia law in 2005. It the fifth largest state in the country by population, despite […]