BoI trains 976 NYSC members under its N2bn GEF scheme
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has commenced a nationwide capacity building programme for 976 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members under its N2 billion Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) scheme.
Thrift collector charged over alleged theft of N46,000 in Lagos
A 36-year-old thrift collector was on Thursday arraigned in Lagos for allegedly stealing the sum of N46,000 from his customer.
Mum’s past drugs abuse haunts me
When we were quite young and living abroad (there are three of us), our mum got involved with a bad crowd and took to drugs. She became a drug addict, used and peddled the stuff, and got involved with a toy-boy who introduced her to full time trafficking.
Notable deaths of 2016
From legendary British singer David Bowie to Cuban leader Fidel Castro and American boxer Muhammad Ali, here are some of 2016the notable figures who died in 2016.
Nigeria’s Inflation rises for 13th straight month
Nigeria’s inflation rose again in November, driven by higher food, petrol and electricity prices, data showed Thursday, with analysts saying that the upward trend may not be over.
#2017Budget : Experts laud FG on new exchange rate benchmark
Some financial experts on Thursday commended the Federal Government for using a more realistic exchange rate of N305 to the earlier proposed N290 per dollar for the 2017 budget estimates.
Some critics thought my presidency would last only a year – Obama
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has disclosed that some people believe that he would not survive more than a year as U.S. President.
Bird flu resurfaces in Kano, Govt. announces
Kano State Government on Wednesday announced the resurfacing of bird flu in the state.
Enugu State Govt moves to eliminate “miracle” exam centres
The Enugu State Government says it will eliminate the menace of miracle examination centres in the state.
FG earmarks N213bn for modernisation of rail system
The Federal Government has earmarked N213billion to fast-track the modernization of the country’s rail system in the 2017 fiscal year.
Delta Lawmaker, Omawumi Udoh dies in UK
THE member representing Warri South Constituency 1, Mrs Omawumi Udoh is dead. She died Wednesday evening in the United Kingdom after a protracted illness.
