Equities bearish trend continues as investors lose N89 billion
The equities’ market on Monday continued its bearish streak as the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE All Share Index, ASI fell 0.8 percent to 30,400.28 points while Year to Date, YtD return weakened to -3.3 percent.
China saved by goalie howler in narrow win over Kyrgyzstan
A spectacular goalkeeping blunder helped Marcello Lippi’s China avoid a humiliating defeat as they came from behind to narrowly beat minnows Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Asian Cup on Monday.
Pope Francis warns of resurgent nationalism, urges help for migrants
Pope Francis warned on Monday against a resurgence of nationalist and populist movements. He also criticised countries that try to solve the migration crisis with unilateral or isolationist actions.
PDP not campaigning on issues – BSO
The United Kingdom chapter of Buhari Support Organisation has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar for not basing their campaigns on issues.
Atiku flays military invasion of Daily Trust offices
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has condemned Sunday invasion of Daily Trust offices in Maiduguri and Abuja, likening the development to an attack on the rights and freedom of Nigerians.
FG to monitor, control public funding of NGOs – Brazil’s Secretary, Cruz
Brazil’s government is increasing oversight over non-governmental organisations’ working in the country and will control public funds given to such groups.
