E-voting will go a long way in improving the electoral process in Nigeria -Khalil Halilu
Khalil Halilu founder of the Center for Civic, Welfare and Community Development (CWCD Africa) a nongovernmental organization has urged the National Assembly to allow for electronic voting and electronic transmission of result.
Ogoni group presents book to end crises in the region
In furtherance to their commitment towards finding lasting solutions to the series of crises that have bedevilled the Ogoni people, in the Niger Delta region over the years, the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, OLI, is set to present a book to the public.
Ajaokuta Steel seal and prospects of Russia-Africa cooperation
THERE is no doubt that Africa is gaining more and more global attention in recent times. Unlike its previous engagements with the rest of the world, the current wave of global attention being paid to the continent suggests the increasing pivotal role of Africa in the international system.
Rudiger: Neville urges players to walk off if racially abused
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville again urged players to walk off the pitch unprompted in response to racist abuse after Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger appeared to come under attack from home fans during the Blues’ 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. A fan was seen directing a ‘monkey gesture’ at German defender […]
Buffers against the emerging inflation
THE economic outlook for inflation is not favourable, and the pressure points are clear. As at the second week of December 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, had yet to announce the inflation reading for the month of November 2019.
Thoughts about Christmas in the belly of Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
Barely one week to Christmas, and we were deep inside the belly of nature called Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove with the minister.
Fidelity Bank presents N19m, consolation prizes to GAIM winners
FIDELITY Bank has presented N19 million cash prize and 18 consolation prizes to 31 winners of the second monthly/first bi-monthly draw of its ‘Get Alert in Millions’ (GAIM) season four Promo.
Banks’ borrowing from CBN up 107% in Nov
BANKS’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rose by 107 percent to N662 billion in November, 2019.
Equities: Foreign portfolio investment to remain depressed in 2020
FOLLOWING the massive fall in the level of commitment by foreign investors in equities, investment analysts have predicted that foreign portfolio investment, FPI, may continue to go down in the coming year except there are deliberate attempts by the federal government to initiate pro-stock market policies.
2020: Money market instruments to account for chunk of FPI – FSDH Research
Money market instruments will continue to account for large chunk of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) inflow into the Nigerian capital market going into 2020, FSDH Merchant Bank, has said.
Analysts expect slow growth to persist with pressures on reserves, prices
FSDH Merchant Bank has said that growth in 2020 is expected to remain slow with pressure on the reserves and prices.
