NSCDC apologizes to assault victim, promises to punish personnel

NSCDC apologizes to assault victim, promises to punish personnel

By Marie-Therese Nanlong, Jos The Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has apologized to the family of Mrs. Joy Owolabi, the woman who was assaulted by a staff of the Corps in Jos, and assured them that the matter would not be swept under the carpet as decisive action […]
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Only inter-agency collaboration can help contain terrorism financing — DG DSS

Only inter-agency collaboration can help contain terrorism financing — DG DSS

As the world rises against terrorism financing and money laundering, the Director General of the Department of State Services, Alhaji Yusuf Bichi Magaji, has said that only a deliberate, conscious and active collaboration among security agencies can help Nigeria contain the rising wave of terrorism financing and money laundering in the country.

<strong>Portfolio rebalancing trails equities market</strong>

Portfolio rebalancing trails equities market

Buying interest lift index 0.73 % By Peter Egwuatu Portfolio rebalancing by investors trailed the equities market last week as buying interest in Banking and Consumer Goods stocks lift the All Share Index above the 50,000 psychological mark, advancing by 0.73 % to close at 50,045.83 points from 49,682.15 per cent penultimate week. Consequently, investors […]

Fury offers Joshua chance to fight for WBC title

Fury offers Joshua chance to fight for WBC title

By Efosa Taiwo Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has offered Anthony Joshua a chance to fight for his WBC title before the end of the year. Recall that Fury had hinted he was retiring from boxing after beating Dillian Whyte in April. It, however, seems like the British boxer wants to come back to the ring […]

<strong>Why Mutual Funds remain retail investors’ delight</strong>

Why Mutual Funds remain retail investors’ delight

Investment rises 11% to N1.4trn in 6 months By Peter Egwuatu Average Nigerian investors are diversifying their assets in a more secured option while sustaining improved income stream. This has led to a significant boost in investments through the Mutual Funds where the value of assets has risen by 11.04 per cent to N1.388 trillion […]

Di Maria to miss Champions League clash with PSG

Di Maria to miss Champions League clash with PSG

By Efosa Taiwo Juventus winger, Angel Di Maria has been left out of the squad to face French giants, PSG at the Parc Des Princes on Wednesday. Di Maria picked up a knock against Fiorentina in Juventus last game, and the club is being careful not to escalate the injury by risking him in the […]

Insecurity: 540 kidnappers arrested, 299 victims rescued in one month —FG

Insecurity: 540 kidnappers arrested, 299 victims rescued in one month —FG

The federal government on Monday disclosed that the Nigerian Military, working in synergy with the Nigerian Police and other security agencies, during the months of July and August, arrested a total of 540 suspected kidnappers and rescued 299 kidnap victim’s in the six geo-political zones in the effort to tackle security challenges facing the country.

Bye-election: Sack of PDP lawmaker at tribunal does not affect 2023 elections – Legal team

Bye-election: Sack of PDP lawmaker at tribunal does not affect 2023 elections – Legal team

By Marie-Therese Nanlong, Jos The legal team of the Plateau State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has clarified that the sacking of the lawmaker representing Bassa/Jos North federal constituency, Musa Agah by a National Assembly election tribunal in Jos does not affect the party’s participation in the 2023 elections. Recall that Agah was […]

UCL: Osimhen doubtful ahead of Liverpool clash

UCL: Osimhen doubtful ahead of Liverpool clash

By Efosa Taiwo Napoli are working towards getting their star striker, Victor Osimhen fit ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday. According to a statement on the official’s club website, Osimhen picked up a knock in Napoli’s 2-1 win over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Read Also: Super Eagles […]

Forex: I&E turnover rises 47% to $25bn in 8 months

Forex: I&E turnover rises 47% to $25bn in 8 months

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The volume of dollars traded in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window of the Nigerian foreign exchange (Forex) market rose by  47 per cent, Year-on-Year (YoY)    to  $25.14 billion, in the eight months to August 2022 (8M’22) from    $17.12 billion in the corresponding period of 2021 (8M’21). This follows the 13 […]