FOREX: Turnover in I&E falls by 47% to $33bn in 2020
By Elizabeth Adegbesan MONEY MARKET The volume of dollars traded (turnover) in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window of the Nigerian foreign exchange (forex) market fell by 47 percent, year-on-year (YoY) to $33.04 billion last year from $62.37 billion in 2019. This suggests a decline in dollar inflow from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) during the period. […]
Gov Abiodun applauds NULGE over election of president
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has applauded the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) over its recent choice of “a worthy leader”. Abiodun gave the commendation in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, on Thursday in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Comrade Akeem Ambali emerged as the […]
Onuesoke calls for review of NBC codes
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Delta State gubernatorial aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has called for the review of the codes of Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in order to avoid bias against private media houses. Onuesoke who was speaking with newsmen in Asaba, Delta State on alleged bias of NBC against private stations lamented […]
The Church in Nigeria: Silent No More – Godman Akinlabi
By Godman Akinlabi The nominal Christian population in Nigeria is approximately 80 million people, traversing virtually all parts of our great country. It is widely suggested that Nigeria is home to the largest collection of black Christians in the world. When one begins to think about this sub-population as a socio-economic group, especially when juxtaposed […]
Enugu State celebrates Christian Chukwu at 70
By Anayo Okoli, Enugu The Enugu State Government has felicitated with iconic former Nigerian international footballer, national captain and coach, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, on his attainment of 70 years. Chukwu is from Enugu State. A congratulation message from the State Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, said that the government and the people of the […]
Germany blames Trump for inciting capitol chaos
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Thursday piled blame on U.S. President Donald Trump for inciting his supporters to storm the seat of the American parliament, which left four people dead and a dozen injured.
Man allegedly absconds with company goods worth $150,000
A man in his 20’s of Cameroonian origin has been accused of absconding with company goods worth $150,000 and a bounty of $5,000 placed as reward for anyone with useful information leading to his arrest. A complaint to the Houston police confirming the incident has been issued and his information was given as Alaryc Njia, […]
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable understanding of its burden. The Head of Department, Surveillance and Epidemiology Department, NCDC, Mrs Elsie Ilori, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a briefing by the Presidential Tasks Force on COVID-19. Ilori noted that in the last […]
Police arrest 287 suspected rapists in Katsina in 2020 — Official
The Police Command in Katsina says it has arrested no fewer than 287 suspected rapists in 2020. Police Spokesman Gambo Isah announced this in Katsina at a Women Summit entitled: “Way Out to Rising Rape Cases in Katsina State”. The summit was organised by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with […]
UTCCL gives account of stewardship, to hold thanksgiving service
A group under the aegis of Urhobo Traditional Council of Chiefs Lagos, UTCCL, has given account of its stewardship after four years of meritorious service to the people of Urhobo resident in Lagos. The group in a statement by its Chairman, Osu R’ Urhobo of Lagos, High Chief Vincent Ahwi, and Secretary, Chief Godspower Ikpimi […]
Dr SIJU ILUYOMADE: The world celebrates Arise convener on her birthday
Hurray! January 8, 2021 is here and yes, it is the birthday of now globally celebrated and acknowledged Founder, Convener and Promoter of Arise Women’s Conference and Arise Walk for Life, Dr Siju Iluyomade. And she is indeed being celebrated in clusters around the globe today even as the world strives to observe the COVID-19 […]
