Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the Federal Government to pursue the restructuring of the Nigerian system, stating that it should be the new agenda of the nation at 57.

MAKURDI—Four female cult members were, weekend, arrested by the Benue State Police Command alongside five other male accomplices during an initiation ceremony at Aune-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.

THIS article was first published in June 2006 and republished, annually, since then on the Anniversaries of Democracy and Independence Days; but, its content has become increasingly relevant this year. Hopefully, this will once more represented as a wakeup call to abort the inevitable dire consequences which will jeopardize our relationship as a nation and thereby forestall an inevitable frustration of the hope of our people for a better life. Please read on! 

ABUJA—As the dust raised by his declaration of being sidelined by the present administration is yet to settle, former vice president and chieftain of ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to urgently fulfil its promise of providing adequate security for all Nigerians.

PREVIOUS week we presented a general outlook for stocks in the cement sector and concluded that on a basket perspective the stocks are worth investing in short to medium term even now that bearish sentiment still dominates the market.

One of the focus of the Governing Board of NCRIB is to continually give value to members and enhance their compliance with the regulatory requirements expected of them. The Board has just approved the proposal for a shared service agreement where software is designed to assist members comply with NAICOM requirements and avoid penalties. Circulars explaining the full details of this initiative will be circularized to members.

Nigeria’s population estimate of over 180 million people, accounts for about 47% of the total estimated population of West Africa but in addition to its strategic geographical location and abundant natural and human resources, one still begs the question as to why a country so privileged, is yet unable to reach its full potential after 57 years of independence?

Multiple taxation, especially double taxation of dividends has always been a burning issue in the Nigerian capital market. In this interview with Financial Vanguard, Mr. Godwin Anono, Chairman, Nigeria Professional Shareholders Association, NPSA, said it is disincentive to investment in the stock market and called on the federal government to cut tax. By Nkiruka Nnorom […]

Lagos—A septuagenarian, Shakin Oworu, who allegedly forged and defrauded Universal Hair Care Ltd. of N200 million to acquire personal property, has been arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos.

What are the roles of art and artists in the struggle for freedom, justice and emancipation of a people from dictatorship?  “Art and artists have always been in the vanguard of the struggle,” answers Dr. Kunle Adeyemi, Dean, School of Art, Design & Printing, Yaba College of Technology.