Men in dark times (2)
We need nothing less than a new covenant of hope; in the arduous task of rebuilding our country, we must be ready for the enemies who would want to thwart our efforts at every turn By Obadiah Mailafia The American diplomat John Campbell observes that Nigeria is always “dancing on the brink”. Constantly tempting fate […]
3 names disappear from U.S. intel report on Khashoggi after initial release – Reports
The U.S. intelligence community has replaced its long-awaited report on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with another version that no longer includes the names of three men initially considered as complicit. The CNN broadcaster reported on Monday. On Friday, the U.S. intelligence community declassified a report saying that the Saudi crown prince had […]
Myanmar coup: Court files fresh charges against Suu Kyi
A Myanmar court has filed fresh charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, , according to a report on the Mizzima News website. The former dissident was charged with disturbing the peace and public order during her second court hearing via video conference. She had previously been charged with breaches of the country’s emergency […]
NB records 4.3% increase in revenue to N337bn
Nigerian Breweries, NB Plc has recorded revenue of N337 billion for the year ended December 2020, representing an increase of 4.3 per cent from N323 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2019.
Ecobank Nigeria lists $300m bond on London Stock Exchange
Ecobank Nigeria has listed its $300 senior unsecured bond on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Stock market in reverse mode, loses N1.36trn in February
The stock market ended last month in a full reverse mode, losing N1.38 trillion as investors’ preference shifted to the fixed income market in response to an 186 per cent increase in yields on treasury bills. Financial Vanguard analysis showed that average yields on primary market treasury bills (TBs) rose to 3.67 percent at the […]
Health safety: Lagos engages stakeholders on red meat value chain, Wednesday
Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host a stakeholders’ engagement on the red meat business as part of measures to reform and sanitize the value chain, the state.
Continental Reinsurance Plc positioned to deliver value post-Covid recovery of African nations
…as Group Managing Director/CEO Dr Femi Oyetunji announces his retirement Almost 35 years after it was founded in Lagos, Nigeria, leading private pan-African reinsurer, Continental Reinsurance today announces it is “delivering and is positioned to deliver long-term value to shareholders and a wide group of stakeholders across Africa”. According to its Group Managing Director, Dr […]
New WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala resumes (photos)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala takes over the World Trade Organization on Monday amid hopes that she will spur the beleaguered body into addressing its towering challenges, including the pandemic-fuelled global economic crisis. See photos below… [ALSO READ] South Africa to ease virus restrictions after ‘dramatic decline’ Vanguard News Nigeria
Forex: Turnover in I&E rises 43% to $1.3bn in February
The volume of dollars traded (turnover) in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window of the Nigerian foreign exchange market rose by 43 percent, month-on-month, to $1.3 billion in February from $906.44 million in January 2021.
KIDNAPPING: The new threat to education in Nigeria
By Michael Onyema Edeh The education sector in Nigeria has been confronted with many challenges, including labour strikes, poor funding, decay in infrastructure, and the recent kidnapping cases. Thus, it is fast becoming extremely difficult for students in Nigeria to attain their educational dreams. This may not be unconnected with the long decay in the […]
