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Nepal has banned China's TikTok because its content "was detrimental to social harmony." The decision comes days after the country introduced a new rule requiring social media firms to set up liaison offices in the country. TikTok, which has around a billion monthly users, has been banned by several countries including India. Earlier this year, Montana became the first US state to ban it while the UK Parliament banned it […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has removed the restriction it placed on access to official foreign exchange market for importation of 43 items, 9 years after. The statement assures that the apex bank will continue to intervene at the official foreign exchange market to meet the rising demand. It says the CBN is actively working to address the existing backlog of foreign exchange transactions. Although the value of the naira […]
After President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's intervention, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. The ban, which was set about 10 months ago had affected the movements of Nigerians who were frequent travelers to the Middle East country for business tourism and relaxation. The Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the meeting with the UAE authorities was very […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to vacate a post-no-debit restriction placed on the bank accounts of 440 individuals and companies. A post-no-debit means that all debit transactions, including ATMs and cheques, on the accounts have been blocked but can receive inflows. The circular, signed by A.M. Barau on behalf of the CBN director of banking supervision, on Tuesday, also instructed banks to notify the concerned customers of […]
Hair and beauty salons across Afghanistan will close in the coming weeks on the Taliban's orders. Their closure will lead to the loss of an estimated 60,000 jobs. Salons had been allowed to keep operating since the Taliban retook power two years ago, but it reversed its position last month. The decision further restricts spaces open to Afghan women, who are already barred from classrooms, gyms and parks. 23-year-old Zarmina […]
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ban of Nigerian passport by the Government of Republic of Seychelles. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion sponsored by a member from Lagos State, Mr. Ademorin Kuye who called for the members intervention. In his lead debate, Mr. Kuye explained that the recent ban on Nigerian passport holders by the Government of the Republic of Seychelles is […]
World champion and record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, has been charged with dope violation by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Amusan announced on her social media handle in the early hours of Wednesday in Nigeria that AIU has charged her for missing three mandatory testing within 12 months, an offence she vehemently protested against. YOU CAN ALSO READ: Transfer Updates: Pulisic Close To £20m AC Milan Switch While pleading for privacy from the media, she promised […]
The House of Representatives has urged th Federal Government to review the policy on the ban on the sale of fuel within 20 Kilometers to Nigerian land borders as fuel subsidy has been removed. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Ogun state Mr Adegboyega Nasir Isiaka, at plenary in Abuja. The Lawmaker observed that the announcement of the ban in November 2019, by […]
