A basket full of crabs
BEFORE Nigeria became independent, the British colonial masters organised a series of conferences in Ibadan and London to enable the elites of the various regions and socio-cultural divides to negotiate and agree on the terms of their future cohabitation. Since independence in 1960, there have been series of conferences, some of which ended with new constitutional proposals or documents.
Delisted 108 brokers: NCRIB seeks re-registration for members with minor infractions
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, said that it is still looking at opportunity to assist some of its members delisted by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, over compliances issues. President of the NCRIB, Mr. Kayode Okunoren, said during a press conference held at the NCRIB house in Lagos last week, which they are looking at assisting those with minor infractions by interceding for them in NAICOM.
Taraba enters age of aviation, tourism with Overland Airways
It is like a marriage made in Heaven which invariably produces great results. When Governor of Taraba State told me in November last year that his state capital, Jalingo, will in about three weeks, enjoy direct flight from Lagos, through Abuja, it sounded like one of those political promises “made to be broken” (apologies to Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745). Given the short period he had been in office, in one of the poorest states in the nation, and being distracted by his political adversaries, it would appear that sealing a deal with an airline to start operating a flight to Jalingo would be almost impossible.
Turnover on fixed income market down by N2.7trn in December
Total turnover recorded in the fixed income and currency market declined by N2.66 trillion in December to settle at N7.42 trillion, reflecting the dwindling trend in the nation’s capital market. This represented 26.40 per cent decrease month-on-month and N3.14 trillion or 29.67 per cent drop year-on-year. Monthly data of transactions in the fixed income released by FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange Plc showed that bearish sentiments prevailed in the Fixed Income market within the period under review.
Man, 42, allegedly rapes 14-yr-old girl
Lagos—A 42-year-old man, Onuoha Ikenna, who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl (names withheld), has been arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate’s court.
I was forced to become a kidnapper —suspect
A suspected member of a five-man kidnapping gang, Friday Alex, has said he was forced into the business two years ago.
Buhari to host track and field athletes
Nigerian athletes who felt snubbed by President Mohammadu Buhari in his awards presentation to successful Nigerian athletes in 2015, may still get their chance for a hand shake. The President hosted Nigerian football teams and others to a treat last Thursday in Abuja, but the track and field athletes were not represented. However,
Chelsea dim Arsenal’s title hope
Chelsea continued their hard climb back to the top with a 1-0 win over title chasing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium yesterday. Things fell apart for the Gunners when Per Mertesacker was sent off after 18 minutes for pulling down Diego Costa. Costa struck four minutes later to give Chelsea a lead, which they held on to till the end, despite a gallant fight back by Arsenal.
CBN yet to achieve 80% financial inclusion target – LBS
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s initiative of making 80 percent of Nigerians financially included is yet to be achieved, according to Lagos Business School, LBS. The LBS, weekend, disclosed that only 60 percent of Nigerians were financially included, as the 80 percent target was yet to be realised.
Osinbajo in Anambra, mourns Pa Ngige
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was yesterday at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, where he joined other Nigerians in mourning the passing away of Pa Pius Okonkwo Ngige, the father of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Dr Chris Ngige.
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