Naira falls to N800 per dollar… Lowest in 9months
Naira on Tuesday depreciated to N800 per dollar, lowest in nine months, following increased demand for the greenback at the…
BREAKING: Nigerian Equities All Share Index hit ALL TIME HIGH of 65,669.29 points
The Nigerian Exchange All Share Index closed trading on Tuesday, July 11th at 65,669.29, an all-time high in the history of the stock market. The previous high for the stock market was 15 years ago or February…
‘Why we invested in First bank’, Honeywell – Group speaks about 15% stake in FBNH
The Honeywell Group has said that its additional investment in FBN Holdings Plc is aimed at creating more value for all…
Tinubu’s Taxation And Investment Policy: Rough Path To Sustainable Growth
Perhaps the best way to illustrate the proper response to the recent steps taken by Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
Naira devaluation: Nigerian students face tough times in UK, tuition soars by 60%
Many Nigerian students are facing tough times in the United Kingdom after the naira equivalent of their tuition fees increased by over 60 per cent following the recent move by the Central Bank of Nigeria to…
Sanwo-Olu appoints seven perm secs
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed seven permanent secretaries in the state health sector. The appointees, who are mainly medical officers, were among successful candidates in the…
Reps direct CBN to stop social media handles requirement from bank customers
The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop its directive on the addition of social media handles as part of the `Know Your Customer’ (KYC) requirement for bank customers.…
Ill-Health: Adamu’s genuine prayer for Akeredolu’s recovery, sensationalised — S/West APC
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Hon Isaac- Kekemeke, has said that the genuine prayer of the party’s National Chairman Abdulahi Adamu, for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s recovery, was…
South-East under siege as gunmen resume kidnapping, killing
•Rising wave of insecurity in Abia has political undertone — Rtd DIG Uda •Security operatives on Opi-Nsukka road should be screened — Motorist •Our communities now under control of gunmen — Okigwe rural…
Tinubu’s Appointments And His Questionable Alliances
As the Presidential Election Tribunal progresses, with its complex proceedings, the present situation is engulfed in…
Why I divorced Chris Attoh after 2 years of marriage – Damilola Adegbite opens up for the first time
Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite, has finally revealed why she divorced her colleague and ex-husband, Chris…
South-East elites silent on killings over fear of reprisal attack on properties, families – Keyamo
Former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo said the reason South-East elites are not speaking up against killing of their own people in the East is the fear of reprisal attacks against their…
Why I Sued Malami – Businessman
A businessman, Cecil Osakwe, has told an FCT High Court that he sued former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to correct the conduct of public officers using their…
Nitrous oxide: NDLEA orders crackdown on illegal sale, use of ‘laughing gas’
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has ordered an immediate crackdown on the illegal sale and use of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, following its abuse by recreational users. The…
How Southern Kaduna Elders Made Me Change My Mind On Christian Running Mate – El-Rufai
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has narrated how elders in the Southern part of the state allegedly made him change his mind against picking a Christian running mate. According to Premium Times,…
Presidential election rerun is Labour Party’s wishful thinking — Omisore
THE National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has said that a presidential election rerun is the wishful thinking of the Labour Party, LP. The National Chairman of LP, Mr…
Group Demands Compensation For Victims Of Kano’s Demolition, Says Kwankwaso Must Be Probed
A Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance and Change Initiatives has called on the Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to stop further demolition of properties of the citizens in the state…
Aretha Franklin’s sons clash over will found under sofa
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin’s sons have clashed over the legendary singer’s will that was found under a sofa cushion, a few months after her death. The singer died from pancreatic cancer in August 2018,…
Nigeria’s 3rd richest man Mike Adenuga has lost almost half of his wealth, here’s why
Nigeria's Mike Adenuga, the CEO of Globacom and Chairman of Conoil, has seen a dramatic fall in his net worth, which…
Security: Tinubu Should Walk The Talk
Section 14(a), (b) and (c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) is clear. Section 14(a) states lucidly…
I’m Not Incapacitated, Says Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says he is not in “a state of extreme incapacity” despite seeking medical leave abroad. Akeredolu spoke in reaction to the comment of Senator Abdullahi Adamu, National Chairman…
Kogi govt warns Ajaka, others ahead of governorship election
The Kogi State government has warned Murtala Yakubu Ajaka and other candidates ahead of the upcoming state governorship election to…
More banks use tech to unsettle black-market forex business
More Nigerian banks are creating mobile applications (apps) or internet banking where customers can…
Insecurity: Rise Up To Occasion – PDP Governors Tell Tinubu
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum rose from their inaugural meeting in Abuja on Tuesday…