Yes. That couple was on the verge of divorce when they attended that summit. In fact, it was the husband’s friend who invited and paid for them to attend and when they eventually came, they didn’t come together. To the glory of God, they left together at the end of that programme. They danced, participated in fun games and other activities.

In an increasingly competitive global financial system in which countries try to out-compete one another for investment inflows, governments across the world are launching reforms to strengthen their regulatory regimes. Because investors consider the strength and independence of the regulator, amongst other factors before making an investment decision, many emerging markets are empowering their financial system regulatory agencies to give investors adequate comfort and protection.

IN his maiden speech at his inauguration as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2015, General Muhammadu Buhari had vowed to crush terrorism in the country. It was a hope-inspiring and instilling statement for the people of the North East, particularly in Borno State, who had suffered terrible atrocities perpetrated by Boko Haram insurgents.

Speaker Yakubu Dogara and his associates in the House of Representatives plan to decimate the All Progressives Congress, APC before returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), members of the House aligned to Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila have told President Muhammadu Buhari.

West Africa has unprecedented opportunities for agricultural growth, but making the most of them will require more effective regional integration, says a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Over the last six months, states in the South-West geopolitical zone, may have been thrown into unease and sorrowful moments, following tragic occurrences especially accidents, crimes and natural catastrophes which have been recorded in the region within this period.

ABIA State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, disclosed yesterday that African Development Bank, ADB, has approved a $200 million facility for the state to tackle water sanitation and roads.

Sony Mobile Communications says it’s targeting the top spot of the Nigerian mobile market again. This time around with innovative range of Xperia smartphones that would soon be released into the market. To underscore its seriousness, the smartphone maker has appointed digital equipment distributors, Let Me Distribute, LMD as new sole distributor for the Nigerian market.

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Thursday, said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was concluded in 2012 under former President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

PETER Odemwingie is remaining a Stoke City player for at least one more season.