THERE appears to be a consensus that the government will need to stimulate the economy by pushing more money into the society. Government itself has stated that its recovery programme will be private sector driven; and through some social safety net measures such as the school feeding system and direct employment of teachers.

Diamond Bank Plc has called on Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs, operating in the country to embrace the changing trend in the business world by leveraging technology to boost their businesses.

The General Leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ayo Nio, Special Apostle Sunday Korode has said that the release of the 21 Chibok girls was a step to the right direction of hope.

If any Nigerian or member of the international community had doubts about the sincerity and commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari ‎to the rescue of our precious daughters abducted by Boko Haram insurgents at Government Secondary School, Chibok on April 14, 2014, the rescue of all other abducted Nigerians and very importantly, his sincerity in working towards ending the Boko Haram insurgency, such doubts must by now be laid to rest.” — Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State

The Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonwo, has said that the vision of diversifying the nation’s revenue base in view of the slump in international oil prices will not materialise unless the Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs, are strengthened to fulfill their role as drivers of the economy.

LAGOS—WORKERS of Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, over unpaid monetisation benefits since the policy was introduced by the federal government in 2005.

Although the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is a year and half in office, it has just started unravelling what it has in stock for Lagosians.

Sergio Aguero has admitted even a top level display from Manchester City may not be enough to stop Lionel Messi.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that could jeopardize the release of the remaining Chibok girls still in captivity.

The ancient city of Ile Ife was agog, yesterday, as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, performed for the first time the symbolic trip from Ile Oodua, his palace to Oke Mogun shrine, to mark this year’s Olojo Festival.