Power sector: N1.8tr wasted in 7yrs — Senate
THE Senate has started probing about N1.8 trillion the Federal Government invested in the Power Sector through the Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, from 2013 to date.
CBN to sell N821.8 bn Treasury Bills in Q3’20
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has slated Treasury Bills, TBs, sales worth N821.8 billion in the third quarter 2020, Q3’20. This is contained in the apex bank’s latest Nigeria Treasury Bills Issue programme released yesterday. Treasury Bills are short term (less than one year) debt instruments used by the CBN to […]
Major oil marketers lose N10bn to petrol price reduction — MOMAN
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), yesterday, said that marketers lost over N10 billion to the recent reduction of the pump price of Premium Motoring Spirit (PMS) also called petrol, to N121 from N145 per litre by the Federal Government.
Why Adesina is under attack at AfDB — Associates
Some close associates of the President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Nigeria’s Akinwunmi Adesina, have indicated that he may have stepped on some sensitive toes with some reform measures he executed in the bank in the current tenure.
Firms lose confidence in economy, index now down to -66.2%
At the backdrop of the lull brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns, Business Confidence Index fell into the negative territory for the first time to -66.2 index points in May, 2020, indicating loss of confidence among business owners across the country.
Oke-Ogun mourns as foremost progressive politician, Pa Adelere dies
THE death of Pa Salaudeen Adebayo Adelere has put the people of Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State into mourning as the political leader died on Friday morning at the age of 90 years.
COVID-19: Your life now in your hands
IN what should have been President Muhammadu Buhari’s fifth COVID-19 national broadcast, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, PTF, on Monday, June 1, 2020, laid out the protocols for the second phase of the easing of restrictions put in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. Places of worship are now reopened subject to […]
As COVID-19 marks 100 days in office
By Caleb Adebayo ON February 27, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Nigeria. In no small way, the country was shaken as many had, prior to that time, expressed confidence that the virus could not come into Nigeria. All of a sudden, Nigerians woke up to the reality that it was indeed […]
Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis distributes food, others to less privileged
As part of activities to mark his birthday anniversary, Dr. Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, on Thursday, distributed food items, toiletries, clothing and others items to orphanages and the less -privileged.
10 Reasons why you should consider investing in Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Overview A stock or share is a financial instrument that represents a certain amount of ownership that an investor, or trader, has in a company and it furthermore represents a proportionate claim both on assets and in earnings. The stock exchange is an organised market where financial instruments such as securities are bought […]
EDO 2020: Ogiemwonyi – The Confluence of Influences
By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah Governorship position is no more for ‘political compensation’ or ‘government house occupancy’; it is a honourable seat reserved for ‘Developmental Partners’ whose records, pedigree and charisma bear the required experience and exposures to advance governance beyond just the government house and derogatory political tantrums. Ready for the skies through the year […]
Taking analgesics for another person’s headache
By Owei Lakemfa THE last of five Iranian ships carrying petroleum products to Venezuela berthed safely this week after repeated United States, US, threats to militarily stop them. The first ship, Fortune, had arrived on Saturday, May 23, escorted by Venezuelan Navy to ward off possible American attacks. It was followed by the vessels, Bella, […]
In Ese Oruru’s case, a Nigerian court says God is not a child molester
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu SOMETIME around April 19, Kano State’s Governor Umar Ganduje took time off his expensive preoccupation with denying the ravages of the coronavirus on his state to stage the “conversion” to Islam of two adolescent females. The governor, who is infamous for having been caught on camera stuffing what appeared to be […]
The unravelling of America: You’ve gotta watch to cry
By Azu Ishiekwene I FIRST watched the movie in the lockdown. At the beginning, it was funny when the pair was fiddling with their entrée in the restaurant and wondering why they had both avoided each other until now. A few minutes after they left the restaurant, trouble started. The movie, entitled “Queen & Slim,” is […]
Failed politicians behind violence, banditry in the North- Security expert
A security expert and public affairs commentator, Mr Terrence Kuanum, has attributed the incessant cases of violence and bandit attacks in parts of northern Nigeria to the activities of failed politicians who want to paint the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in bad light. He insisted that the Nigerian military is doing a good job of […]
We don’t routinely treat COVID-19 patients – Cedarcrest Hospitals
Contrary to misconceptions on social media, the management of Abuja-based international-standard hospital, Cedarcrest has denied routinely admitting COVID-19 patients, saying it has no such plans at the moment. In a letter dated May 31 and signed by its Director, Clinical Services, Dr Umelo Ferdinand, the hospital assured that its staff are alert and vigilant about […]
