The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed the guidelines for the N220 billion Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Fund to allow new businesses (start-ups) borrow from the fund.

Reactions have continued to trail what the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Egbu, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Okorafor tagged “workers’ death warrant,” issued by Governor Rochas Okorocha, which workers must sign before collecting their salaries.

Major changes are on the cards at Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Dolphins and Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Sharks, ahead of the kickoff of the 2015/16 season.

The residents of Kabba, headquarters of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have cried out over the incessant rate of kidnapping of its people, as they called on the Inspector- General of Police to immediately come to their aid.

I MADE a tremendous effort last Friday, to get out of bed as early as possible in the morning. I arrived in Ilorin last Sunday, and had read that the state House of Assembly was to hold a public hearing on a N20 billion bond that the Kwara state government was proposing to access from the capital market. Loans and bonds have almost become synonymous with Kwara State, since Bukola Saraki became governor in 2003; and the jury is out on the usages of those loans. I was determined to watch the legislators interrogate the proposed bond, especially because there were reports that the legislature had previously refused to endorse the plan twice, and had insisted on knowing how previous loans and bonds were expended. It didn’t appear typical of the Kwara House of Assembly! The information I read had stated that the public hearing was to commence by 8am. I arrived at the House of Assembly by seven thirty, but there was no indication that a public hearing was about to take place there.

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has presented the 2016 budget proposal of N116 billion to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval.

PEP GUARDIOLA has agreed a three-year deal at Manchester City — but has told Manchester United and Chelsea there is still time to persuade him to be their manager.

Leading beverage brand, Pepsi has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of football in Nigeria. Managing Director Seven Up Bottling Company Plc, Mr. Sunil Sawhney disclosed this during the COPA Lagos 2015, at the weekend said whether on grass or sand, Pepsi will continue to support the growth and development of football in Nigeria.

JESUS Christ is the authentic Messiah and unblemished signet on all Christians. He is the generalissimo. Although the exact date of his birth remain scripturally hazy, but the commemoration of the birth of the great son of the living God, the Prince of Peace is fundamentally obligatory and critically crucial for all Christians. The total veneration of the messianic quintessence on December 25th, January 6th by some and 1st October by others is in recognition His birth which has spiritual significance for all who believe

COMMERCIAL activities were, yesterday, grounded as hundreds of commercial motorcycle operators, market women and youths from different communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State came out in celebration of the Appeal Court ruling in favour of the Labour Party candidate in the Delta Central senatorial district, Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Mr Austin Emuan, has appealed to all governorship aspirants on the platform of the party in next year’s governorship election in the state to see the state as one and regard themselves as members of the same family bound by a common patrimony.

FOUNDER of the One Love Family and the Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaji Ji, yesterday frowned at Iran’s position on the Shiites sect and their confrontation with the Nigerian Army.

South South Women Organisation, an association of women of the South South region resident in Lagos, has congratulated its patron, the coordinator of Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, and popular voice in the Niger Delta region, Comrade Joseph Eva, on his 50th birthyday.

The happenings of last weekend would forever remain in the hearts of enthusiastic Nigerians who thronged the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Field in Festac, Lagos for the third edition of Gyming with the Stars, a CSR initiative put together by composite online and offline retail chain, Yudala.

When it comes to finding perfect Christmas gifts, Nigerian celebrities are not left out. Here, is the view of songstress, Imelda J, on what she would like to have for Christmas, and places they hope to be in this yuletide season.