Stock market shrugs off #EndSARS crises as investors gain N387bn
As Nigerians continue to count their losses to the #EndSARS nationwide protests, buying interest in the stock market surged through the three consecutive days of this week leading to N387 billion gain for investors.
PSN calls for digital revolution in Nigeria drug industry
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Wednesday, called for an urgent digital revolution in the country’s drug manufacturing industry, even as it raised the alarm that COVID-19 disruption has led to drug shortages, an inflow of illicit and adulterated drugs.
Group seeks end to protein-deficiency anaemia
The Federal Government has been called upon to urgently develop and implement a national protein-led nutrition policy to address the rising incidence of protein deficiency in Nigeria.
‘FG not building any airport in Anambra’
Following reports that the Federal Government was planning to build 10 new airports across the country, including one in Anambra, the state government said, on Wednesday, that the cargo airport under construction in the state is solely being funded by the current administration in the state.
MTN Nigeria records sharp rise in subscriber numbers
MTN Group’s largest subsidiary, MTN Nigeria, on Wednesday, reported a sharp rise in subscriber numbers in the third quarter – up 3.9 million from the second quarter to reach 75 million – while active data subscribers climbed by 1.7 million to 30.7 million. The emerging-markets telecommunications group revealed the numbers in the results for its […]
Sterling Bank launches ‘Switch’ free money transfer service for Nigerians in diaspora
Sterling Bank Plc has launched “a free money transfer service” for Nigerians in diaspora, called ‘Switch’, to promote financial inclusion, international banking and allied services for such Nigerians.
Court declines to order INTERPOL arrest of ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, refused an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for an arrest warrant to be issued with an order directing the INTERPOL to immediately arrest the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the United Kingdom. EFCC said its […]
Scholarship: Amnesty office moves to ease verification of students
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) says students under its scholarship programme must swear to an affidavit to affirm their identities.
Secondus commends Buhari for backing Okonjo-Iweala for WTO post
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for backing Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in emerging as the first female and African Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Alleged IPOB mayhem in Rivers: Wike pledges N20m for each family of slain security operative
By Egufe Yafugborhi GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike on Wednesday declared a N20Million compensation for each family of policemen and soldiers killed in Rivers state’s recent violent attacks linked to the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) The Governor also assured on rebuilding all police stations burnt by the proscribed IPOB in Oyigbo Local Government Area just as […]
#EndSARS: ‘4 policemen killed, 11 stations, 20 vehicles burnt in Anambra’
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka The Anambra State Police Command on Wednesday took stock of its losses during the #endSARS protest in the state, saying four of it officers were killed, eleven police stations and over twenty vehicles including patrol and exhibit vehicles and an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), were set ablaze. The State Commissioner […]
