Mixed earning reports, rebound in T-bills stop rate to pressure equities
By Nkiruka Nnorom AS quoted companies continue to release their 2019 full year earnings reports, investment analysts have indicated the possibility of negative performance in the market over anticipated mixed financial result. They also said that rebound in Treasury Bills (T-Bills) stop rates may keep the market pressured this week. READ ALSO: Unemployment rate falls as […]
Storm Ciara lashes sports events across Europe
The unusually high winds that Storm Ciara blew up on Sunday played havoc with sports events across Europe as football and rugby matches were cancelled and a London road race was called off. Top tier football matches in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and England were called off as 140kmph gusts (87 mph) were recorded. Manchester […]
FG assures timely completion of 41.4 km Aba-Port Harcourt Road project
The Federal Government has assured early completion of the Enugu-Port Harcourt dual carriageway that cuts across Enugu, Abia and Rivers States. John Fadere, Federal Controller of Works in Rivers and Head Supervisor of the project gave the assurance while inspecting the Oyibo, Rivers stretch of the project on Sunday. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Blessing Oborududu: I want World, Olympic gold medals on my shelf
Nine-time African champion Blessing Oborududu who recently improved her World ranking to number three in the Women’s 68kg weight class after her bronze medal feat at the recently concluded Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in Rome, Italy has set an Olympic medal target for herself at the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Games for self.
FG, Benue State to collaborate on massive food production
As 632 LGAs set for full mechanized farming By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government and Benue State Government move to collaborate on massive food production and job creation in order to tackle security challenges and poverty. This was made known by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammad Nanono, during a courtesy […]
‘Birds of Prey’ tops N.America box office but doesn’t quite soar
For Warner Bros.’ new release Birds of Prey, the weekend brought good and bad news: It took in an estimated $33.3 million to lead the North American box office, but fared poorly for a superhero movie. The three-day estimate, from industry watcher Exhibitor Relations, marked one of the lowest domestic launches in years for a […]
Coronavirus has now killed more people than SARS
China raised the death toll from its coronavirus outbreak to 811 on Sunday, passing the number killed globally by the SARS epidemic, as authorities made plans for millions of people returning to work after an extended Lunar New Year break. Many of China’s usually teeming cities have almost become ghost towns during the past two […]
OPEC+ panel calls for more oil cuts -Algeria
An OPEC, non-OPEC technical panel has recommended extending a current oil supply cut pact until the end of 2020 and more output reductions due to the impact of the coronavirus on oil demand, Algeria’s oil minister said in a statement. Mohamed Arkab, who currently holds the presidency of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries […]
Nigeria earns $504m from crude oil, gas export
Nigeria earned $504.44 million, an equivalent of N154.73 billion, from crude oil and gas exports in November 2019, according to data released yesterday, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
South-East to name joint security outfit soon – Govs
GOVERNORS of the South East states have disclosed that they will soon name is own regional security outfit which its process started last year.
Justin Bieber makes a superfan’s dream come true with $100K check
Justin Bieber has gone from “Yummy” to warm and fuzzy. That’s sure the heartwarming feeling coming from his giving spirit today. After the video for his new single “Intentions” which dropped early Friday found Biebs busting some philanthropic moves, the 25-year-old pop star stopped by MTV’s Times Square studios to donate $100,000 to a young […]
Buratai explains Boko Haram’s tactics
The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said Boko Haram leaders and recruiters live in communities, mix with the locals, use propaganda and hardcore ideology, saying these have made the insurgency last for many years.
FG to engage NISER researchers in National Development Pan
The Federal government has assured researchers and eggheads at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) that it would need their expertise in the preparation of a long-term national development plan that would begin next year.
NPFL: Adamawa United beats Heartland FC 1-0
Adamawa United FC of Yola on Sunday defeated visiting Heartland FC of Owerri 1-0 in a Match Day 19 fixture of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that in the match played at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, the hosts secured their second consecutive home wins after […]
Police confirm abduction of supermarket owner in Benue
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the abduction of an owner of a Supermarket, simply identified as Oga John, in Igumale, Ado Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, told newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi that policemen were on the trail of the kidnappers. Anene said the businessman, […]
Marcus Rashford in talks to sign big-money deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is in talks to sign a blockbuster multi-million pound deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports management company, joining an esteemed list of celebrity clients. The England striker is currently represented by his brothers Dane Rashford and Dwaine Maynard, but could be ready to sign a high-profile and lucrative deal […]
