SEC engages finance ministry for level playing field in debt market
By Nkiruka Nnorom The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that it is working with the Ministry of Finance to create a level playing field for all investors in the Nigerian debt market. The Director General, SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda, stated this at the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) annual workshop in Lagos, […]
Abandon new born, face 6 months jail term, Reps’ bill proposes
By Levinus Nwabughiogu Abuja—A bill seeking to criminalize the abandonment of newly born babies by parents with a penalty of six months jail term, yesterday, passed for second reading at the House of Representatives. Tilted, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Child Rights Act, Cap. C50, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to […]
Akindotun releases Adanimagbagbe ft Kay Wonder
Akindotun releases Adanimagbagbe ft Kay Wonder
DCSSD marks Igbo cultural day celebration
DCSSD marks Igbo cultural day celebration
2023 elections: Nigerians in diaspora sue Buhari, INEC
Nigerians in diaspora have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, insisting they must
Police probe sale of human organs by 2 teenagers; father demands N20m compensation
The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into how two teenagers, residing at Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos State, sold their organs to a medical doctor in Abeokuta, Ogun State, last two months for N200,000 without the consent of their parents. The teenagers, 17-year-old Precious Ikechukwu, daughter of a Pentecostal Bishop in Lagos, and her father’s secretary, […]
Startup Act 2022 as apologia for stale reasoning
By Okoh Aihe IT’s obviously refreshing to hear things that make sense and are also well presented; far away from the avalanche of campaign dust and induced violence, far away from the political drama and hugger-mugger that have become a depressing hallmark of our politics. The gentleman was speaking about the Startup Act of 2022. […]
Stuck between past and future
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going —Anon. By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed VETERAN Nigerian politicians are that species that has now assumed a size and clout large enough to decide the entire character of our democracy. It may have taken note of changes in the electoral process since the 2019 general elections. Please note […]
Allocate 30% quota of candidates to women, Wike, tells leaders of political parties
…Donates N200m to Ondo women foundation, FOWOSO By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike,has said that political parties in the country, should allocate 30 percent quota of their candidates to the women, so as to bridge the gender gap in the political space. Wike said this at the 4th Foundation For Wives […]
Ondo govt secures US$104.2 million credit facility to co- finance Water Project
…Access to potable water increased from 4% to 17.6% By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo state government has secured a credit facility worth US$104.2 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB), to co-finance its Urban Water and Sanitation Project. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, said this at the launch of the project tagged “French Development Agency/African Development Bank […]
Making digital resources accessible for disable students will enhance Learning – Experts
By Godwin Oritse With over 32million Nigerian school children living with disabilities, education experts have said that making digital resources accessible to such student will enhance their learning ability. Speaking at the end of this year’s edition of EdTech, initiated by Mastercard Foundation, Mr. Funsho Olajide, Executive Director, Disability Not A Barrier, DINAB said that the […]
