The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s social media account( X)on Tuesday.
The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
While congratulating the Muslims for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm assurance to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.
Report says the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted which indicates that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks in Nigeria to stop the use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans. The apex bank made this known in press release signed by uploaded to its website on Monday. CBN said it has observed that some bank customers have been using foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans and, therefore, announced its prohibition with immediate effect. The central bank […]
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