Naira down to N1,537/$ in parallel market

Naira down to N1,537/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,537 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,535 per dollar on Wednesday. Likewise the Naira depreciated to N1,498 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
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BVAS, IReV require stronger legal backing for poll credibility — Ubani, SAN

BVAS, IReV require stronger legal backing for poll credibility — Ubani, SAN

Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, is the Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Electoral Reform Committee.  In this interview with Vanguard Law and Human Rights, he highlights vague provisions on electronic transmission of results, the heavy evidentiary burden on petitioners, and the misuse of “substantial compliance,” in the Electoral Act.

Why agitation for a new Nigeria’ constitution may not be feasible – Don

Why agitation for a new Nigeria’ constitution may not be feasible – Don

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A Professor of Constitutional Law and Comparative Constitutionalism at the University of Benin, Prof. Gabriel Arishe, has identified certain provisions in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution as one of the reasons the agitation for a new constitution may not be successful. He also identified poverty as the only universally accepted thing […]

FG tasked on mortgage fix to ease housing deficit

FG tasked on mortgage fix to ease housing deficit

Chief Executive Officer of Archpoint Architecture and Construction Company, Mr Olatunji Dare, has urged Federal Government to adopt a workable mortgage system to address housing challenges across the country.

As Gov. Fubara resumes today

As Gov. Fubara resumes today

Over the weekend, Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, started wrapping up his controversial assignment. This was a clear indication that the six-month suspension clamped on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and all democratic structures in the State would not be extended. The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, issued […]