N1.92trn credit crunch threatens Nigeria’s industrialisation drive – MAN
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over the sharp decline in bank credit to the manufacturing sector, warning that the development could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment and jeopardise the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, noted that […]
Naira down to N1,385/$ in parallel market
THE Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,380 per dollar on Tuesday.
2027: Why Seriake Dickson’s NDC can’t be a viable ruling party
Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the duo of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential flagbearer and running mate, are in a marriage of convenience. Obi and Kwankwaso were like a driver in need of a vehicle; Dickson’s NDC was a vehicle in need of a driver. […]
2027: Nobody gives power, you must take it — Wike tells PDP candidates
Drawing on his own political journey, Wike urged aspirants not to be intimidated by pressure, arrests or legal battles, arguing that political success is often forged through adversity.
Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage. The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become […]
FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers
The Federal Government yesterday directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to maintain full compliance with sanctions obligations by freezing the assets of terrorists financiers.
