Monetary Policy Committee members express concern over FX market
The members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN, Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, have called on the apex bank to carry out a comprehensive review of the foreign exchange market operations in the country to determine the fundamental drivers, and relative sizes of the segments of the market.
CBN unveils criteria for participation in 100 for 100 PPP
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, unveiled the criteria for selecting companies that will participate in its 100 for 100 Policy on Production and Productivity, PPP, aimed at providing funding and foreign exchange to new projects capable of significant economic impact in terms of job creation, foreign exchange earnings and ease of doing business.
Okowa tasks individuals, corporate organisations on education dev’t
By Festus Ahon ASABA-GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has stressed the need for well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations in Nigeria to join hands with the government in the development and raising of education standards in the country. Okowa who stated this during the grand finale and prize-giving ceremony of the 2021 edition of the NPDC/Seplat […]
The return of Greater Lagos Fiesta
Three tripods upon which all societies rest were identified last Friday at Eko Hotels & Suites, venue of the Lagos State Government’s unveiling of the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta titled Lagos Rocks.
The Oimiyan Festival fostering unity of Edo
. By Patience Ekwunazor Oimiyan Masquerade Festival is as old as the people of Ogute in Owan East local government area of Edo State. It is an annual event celebrated from the month of January to March on every Ogute market day. It is celebrated to appease the gods of the land for their protection […]
Rights activist, Ukuanovwe faults Kofi, Izeze, Waive for killings in Urhobo communities
Urhobo youth leader and Nigerian indigenous language advocate, Comrade Godstime Ukuanovwe has faulted Hon. Dr. Kofi, Chairman Otu-Jeremi Local Government Area of Delta state, Hon. Reuben Izeze, Member, Delta state House of Assembly, Hon. Rev. Francis Waive, member House of Representatives for feigning ignorance on the massive killings between Okwagbe and Owhawa Communities in Ughievwen […]
The unfortunate leap from village to city
Olayinka Oyegbile is a journalist, writer, and public affairs analyst. He holds a doctorate in communication studies.
Ameh Egwuh’s gripping representations of afterlife
Life after here, especially in this clime, sounds like the least of worries of most individuals particularly youth who are immersed in hard drug addiction and all forms of societal ills due largely to unemployment.
ANA @ 40: Nigerian authors donate 40,000 books to schools
As part of activities marking its 40th-anniversary convention, the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA, said it has concluded plans to distribute 40,000 books to 40 schools across the country, as part of its contributions to national development.
Ajayi Adeshina, Chita Chimezie, Faith Obafemi, others inspire at LASU conference
By Juliet Ebirim On Saturday 30th, October 2021 at the LASU CBT Centre, the Blockchain Conference 1.0 brought together a network of young people seeking to understand blockchain technology and tap into the many untapped resources the technology has to offer. According to the organizers, Blockchain Club LASU, the aim of the Blockchain Conference is […]
PDP governorship hopeful Obada hails Ayu, others
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Charles Obada has hailed the new leadership of party, saying he was hopeful the Dr Iyorchia Ayu led national leadership will lead the party to victory in the 2023 presidential election.
Anambra 2021: Conduct free, fair election, Ada Ozubulu tells Buhari, Obiano, INEC
The experiments of imposing a governor on the people have proved to be destructive in the past. This move has not only undermined the delivery of dividend of democracy and practice of good governance to the people but will also damage the social fabric of the state.
Rubicon wins FirstBank cup
Rubicon, a polo team, has returned to winning ways defeating defending Champions, El Amin, by 9 to 6-goals to win its third FirstBank sponsored Georgian Cup.
UBA Foundation projects hope, encouragement
By Cynthia Alo In continuation of its agenda on giving back to the under-priviledged in the communities in which they operate, United Bank for Africa Plc, through its UBA Foundation, has kicked off the festive season’s activities by activating the garden lights last weekend. UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, who is also […]
New major investor emerges in Oando, acquires Mangal’s 1.97bn shares
By Nkiruka Nnorom Oando Plc, yesterday, said that billionaire businessman, Dahiru Mangal, has sold his entire 1.97 billion shareholding in the company, four years after ownership tussle with Adewale Tinubu’s led management. A statement by Oando’s Company Secretary, Ayotola Jagun, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) indicated that the shares were acquired by Leaf Investment […]
Zee One launches on StarTimes
A sister channel of Zee World – Zee One will today, 1 November, launch on StarTimes.
