Osun Election: NHRC seeks Fadahunsi’s arrest as Adeyanju writes UK, US for visa ban
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate suspension and arrest of the Senator for Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for allegedly inciting his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll in the state. The Commission, in a statement signed by its […]
Relief for Nigeria, others as US senate extends duty-free AGOA trade pact till 2028
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, paving the way for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to continue enjoying duty-free access to the US market until December 2028. The extension, passed with 90 votes in favour and 6 against, comes as a major […]
CBN reverses OMO restriction, opens market to local investors
The restriction was introduced in 2019, in a bid to reduce pressure on the Naira, direct more lending to the real sector and drive down interest rates.
Osun election: ADC not withdrawing for any party – Spokesperson
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun State has reiterated that it is not withdrawing from the Saturday governorship election nor working with any other party.
Air Peace loses N2bn to union picketing, seeks FG investigation
By Dickson Omobola Following the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, by aviation unions, Wednesday, the airline has disclosed that it lost more than N2 billion in revenue as a result of the industrial action. The disruption followed a three days ultimatum issued on August 7 by the National Union of Air Transport Employees, […]
Osun Election: Adeleke Campaign Council petitions IGP over Senator Fadahunsi’s comments
The Imole Campaign Council has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over recent comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
