Japan encourages youths to drink more alcohol to boost economy

Japan encourages youths to drink more alcohol to boost economy

By Biodun Busari The Japanese government is planning to convince its younger population to consume more alcoholic drinks as a way of boosting the economy through taxes from the brewery industries. According to reports, recent statistics from the tax agency revealed that Japanese people were drinking less in 2020 than in 1995, with numbers reducing […]
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Cheque transactions fall 12% to N240b

Cheque transactions fall 12% to N240b

By Elizabeth Adegbesan As the cashless economy sustain momentum, the value of cheque transactions in Nigeria fell month-on-month (MoM) by 12 per cent to N240 billion in July from N274 billion in June. Disclosing this in its Industry Statistics for July 2022, the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) also said the volume of transactions on […]

Opposition behind fake news on social media, not Labour Party, says Peter Obi

Opposition behind fake news on social media, not Labour Party, says Peter Obi

By Miftaudeen Raji  As the official kick-off of the 2023 election campaign approaches, the opposition has adopted negative trends, fake news and misinformation presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has alleged.  Obi made this allegation on Thursday, in a statement, via his Twitter handle. According the timeline of the Independent National Electoral Commission, […]

Manchester United consider move for Dortmund right-back, Thomas Meunier

Manchester United consider move for Dortmund right-back, Thomas Meunier

By Biodun Busari Underperforming Manchester United are currently considering a move for Borussia Dortmund’s right back Thomas Meunier before the close of the summer window. The club news disclosed on Thursday that the only player for that position is Diogo Dalot and Erik ten Hag has plans for the 30-year-old Belgian in the team. Manchester […]