Naira bounces back on liquidity boost
The Naira on Thursday appreciated at the forex market barely 24 hours after liquidity challenges forced it to depreciate thrice in six hours reports.
FG’s efforts to revamp economy won’t achieve much without fighting corruption – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to revive the nation’s economy will not yield positive results unless the fight against corruption is also intensified.
We don’t have oil but we’ll use our brain to support Nigeria’s economic diversification, pledges Denmark
Denmark is committed to supporting Nigeria to diversify its economy from the over-reliance on crude oil to other viable and sustainable sectors, Amb. Torben Gettermann has said. Gettermann, in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, said Nigeria should be exporting finished products to the West African countries. “What we would like to see and what […]
Petroleum: Nigeria draws new roadmap
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu on Thursday in Abuja said that the new road map for the oil and gas sector tagged `7 Big Win ‘ will bring about massive development in the sector.
NJC considers live broadcast of court proceedings
The National Judicial Council (NJC), at its next meeting is to consider a request seeking its nod for live broadcast of proceedings in Nigerian courts, the secretary of the council has said.
We helped Fayose’s ally, Agbele to move N1.2bn in Ghana-must-go bags—Witness
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – A star witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Alade Oluseye Sunday, Thursday, narrated before the Federal High Court in Abuja, how he helped an ally to Governor Ayodele Fayose, Mr. Abiodun Agbele, to move about N1.2billion, prior to the 2015 general election. Sunday, who is the […]
400 flights cancelled as cabin crew walk out
Almost three-quarters of Eurowings flights were cancelled on Thursday after the cabin crew of German carrier Lufthansa’s budget airline walked off the job.
Lagos residents now kill rats for money
The Lagos State Government will not relent in its effort at making the state the safest place to live in by providing a safe environment, the Commissioner for The Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare has said.
Africa loses $50b yearly to illicit financial flows
Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Claver Gatete, has called on African leaders to tackle illicit financial flows to strengthen investors’ confidence in the continent.
EFCC assures pro-Patience Jonathan protesters of fairness, prompt response
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has assured the pro-Patience Jonathan protesters and the general public of its fairness and readiness to attend to all issues referred to it without any delay.
Asset declaration: Again, Court of Appeal strikes out Saraki’s appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday struck out an appeal by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki challenging his alleged impropriety trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
