MPC reviews monetary policies over pressure on Naira
ABUJA — The nation’s Monetary Policy Committee, which advises the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on policy issues began its first meeting in the new year, in Abuja, yesterday, to review the money market and decide on how best to tackle the persistent pressure on the nation’s currency at the face of dwindling foreign exchange earnings.
Ebola-hit Guinea made ‘very welcome’ at Cup of Nations
Guinea coach Michel Dussuyer on Monday acknowledged his squad had not been singled out for any special treatment since arriving in Equatorial Guinea for the Africa Cup of Nations despite widespread Ebola concerns.
Fliptyce speaks on his recording deal with Dr. Dre
Fliptyce has worked with many talented Nigerian artistes, from Danny Young to Oritse Femi to Clever Jay, Faze, Davido, Ice Prince, Vector, Iyanya, Bracket, May-D, Yemi Alade, P-Square. The list goes on! He is the genius who produced PSquare’s “Chop my Money”, both the original and remix with Akon. He recently signed a music production deal with True Shine Entertainment, owned by rapper, record producer and social activist, Orion “OP1″ Peace, who has worked with Steve Wonder, Stephen Marley, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Cassidy, Seun Kuti, and many more. The deal is in collaboration with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records.
NigerianFoods.com offers US-based Nigerians local dishes
An online food vendor, NigerianFoods.com has launched in the United States of America to provide native dishes to US-based Nigerians.
Only Jonathan can provide dividends of democracy, says Gov. Yuguda
Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State says only President Goodluck Jonathan is capable of providing the dividends of democracy for the people of the state and other Nigerians.
6 foreign firms, Dangote to begin mining gold, iron ore in 2015
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office said on Monday that six foreign mining companies and Dangote Group of Companies would commence mining of gold, iron ore, coal and lead/zinc in 2015.
Entertainers react to death of actor, Muna Obiekwe
Some celebrities in the nation’s entertainment sector on Monday expressed shock at the demise of Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe, who passed away on Sunday due to kidney complications.
EU challenges removal of Hamas from terror blacklist
The EU will appeal a controversial court decision ordering the removal of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from the bloc’s terrorism blacklist, foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Monday.
SERAP asks Presidential candidates to endorse anti-corruption programme
Lagos—The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked all presidential candidates to commit themselves to implementing a seven-point anti-corruption and human rights programme.
Woman dies of bird flu in Egypt, fourth death this year
Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, spokesman, Egypt Health Ministry, said on Monday in Cairo, that the country has recorded another death of bird flu, the fourth in the country this year.
IMF chief warns Greece: ‘A debt is a debt’
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned of “consequences” if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections which an anti-austerity party is favoured to win.
