Burkina Faso and the epidemic of coups spreading through West Africa
By Victoria Ojeme The sudden overthrow of a democratically elected government in Burkina Faso late January by a small group of military insurgents is symptomatic of the re-emerging pattern of coups d’état which have hit Africa in recent years. So it happened that on Monday, January 24, 2022, more than a dozen mutinous soldiers declared […]
The making of Abuja Rice Pyramids
When Mr Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele assumed office as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, 2014, he did not leave anyone in doubt as to the policy thrust of his administration.
Philanthropist Dauda Lawal Constructs Boreholes In 5 Communities in Zamfara
In his new humanitarian drive, the Chairman of Credent Capital & Advisory LTD, Dr. Dauda Lawal has constructed a mechanized borehole for five neighborhoods in Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara State. The borehole were drilled at Unguwar Zabarma, Unguwar Hayin Malam Ibrahim, Unguwar Taqama, Unguwar Gangaren Tsohuwar Kwata, and Jauri quarters, Gusau Local Government […]
Petrol Subsidy: FG, marketers engage over N3trn payment
THE Federal Government has engaged with the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) over the N3 trillion subsidy payment.
How Jaji Abolore’s Boothfest Foundation help to battered covid-19 in South Africa
The untold hardship caused to millions of workers around the world from the hell-inspired covid-19 pandemic is on a grand scale. Families have been put in jeopardy as many breadwinners have lost their jobs in certain industries that are adversely hit by the devastating pandemic. But in South Africa, Jaji Abolore, founder of Boothfest Foundation […]
CBN’s ‘Form A’ policy drives positive sentiment in Forex market
· As volatility rate declines By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor A close monitor of the trajectories in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has shown some positive turns in the retail end of the inter-bank market, which may have also accounted for similar development in the parallel market in the first 14 days of this year, ending […]
30,000 Minimum wage: Labour leaders, workers in Kwara, applaud Gov AbdulRazaq over implementation
Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Kwara State Council, Alh Issa Ore has applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the implementation of minimum wage as reflected in the civil servants who received payment alert on Monday, describing it as first of its kind in the state.
We’ve increased power supply to 22 hours — Kola Adesina
By Joseph Oso IKEJA Electric Plc, yesterday restated its commitment towards increasing power distribution to 24 hours across its business unit. This came as the company commissioned another business unit in Shomolu, Lagos State. The ground breaking event witnessed the presence of the Chairman of Ikeja Electric, Mr. Kola Adesina, Chief Executive Officer, IE, Mrs. […]
Appeal court verdict triggers panic in Edo community
THERE is apprehension among residents, land and property owners in Ukhiri village, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, as the Appeal Court sitting in Benin City threw out the community’s solicitation, challenging an earlier judgment delivered by the state High Court in Benin in favour of Ulegun Village.
Spiritualists in police net for aiding bandits with charms, prayers in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has succeeded in arresting one Abdullahi Bello 50, a spiritualist for offering prayers and providing charms to terrorists in Katsina metropolis to enable them carry out their nefarious activities against people in the state.
Oil Prices: IOCs look forward to $28.5bn earnings – Report
By Udeme Akpan WITH the consistent rise in oil prices, International Oil Companies, IOCs look forward to recording $28.5 billion earnings for the fourth quarter, October – December 2021, according to an authoritative report released by FactSet. This, according to the report, showed an increase of 28,400 per cent, compared to a loss of $0.1 […]
