Driven by investors renewed interest market, the value of listed equities appreciated, Tuesday, by N120.13 billion.The market capitalisation which opened at N5.15 trillion rose by 2.3 per cent to close at N5.27 trillion. Also the All-share index rose by 2.3 per cent or 524.06 basis points to close at 22,984.14 points from 22,460.08.Oando Plc recorded the highest share price gain, rising by N4.49 to close at N98.99 per share from N94.50 per share at which it opened, followed by Conoil Plc gaining N2.46 to close at N51.81 per share and Benue Cement Company Plc which appreciated by N1.64 to close at N34.56 per share.

The West African Examinations Council WAEC, has called on the members of the Test Administration Plainning and Coordinating Committee (TADPCC) of WAEC to see themselves as team leaders to reposition themselves to play their roles effectively. The Head of Nigeria National Office of the Council, Dr. Iyi Uwadiae made this known during a meeting held recently at the Rockview Hotel, Festac Town, Lagos.

Union Diagnostics and Clinical Services Plc has announced a dividend of N237 million for its shareholders in its 2008 financial year, representing a dividend per share of N0.08.

He advised that henceforth, academic trade unions must learn to insist on Federal government guarantee of fitness and full authority to commit it to its representatives/negotiators before any industrial union commences dialogue on negotiation with the Federal government on workers welfare matters.

According to Adebakin Omotoke, a 400 Level Student of Business Administration at the University of Lagos said of the on-going ASUU strike: “I like the strike because it gives me the opportunity to write my project. I’m in Chapter Four of my project now and by the time we resume, I will be able to face my courses and get prepared adequately for my final examination.”