NYSC reform? Beautiful idea, by Suleiman A. Suleiman
Let’s begin with a few questions that I think we should all be asking about the federal government’s decision to comprehensively reform the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Should the existing NYSC scheme be fundamentally overhauled? How should we understand the government’s proposed reform? And what is the proper purpose of a national service scheme in […]
Stockbrokers clarify FTSE Russell’s concerns on Nigeria’s T+1 settlement cycle
By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has described FTSE Russell’s decision to defer Nigeria’s planned reclassification to Frontier Market status as a temporary review process rather than a reversal of the country’s capital market reforms, stressing that Nigeria’s newly adopted T+1 settlement cycle remains a landmark achievement capable of strengthening investor confidence and […]
GCR upgrades FCMB Asset Management ratings, affirms stable outlook
By Kingsley Adegboye FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the asset management arm of FCMB Group Plc, has received an upgrade to its national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of A(NG) and A1(NG), from A-(NG) and A2(NG), by GCR Ratings (GCR), a leading pan-African credit rating agency. The outlook on the ratings remains stable. The […]
US to closely monitor 2027 polls — Congressman, Riley Moore
United States would closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that Washington’s security and financial support would be tied to issues of religious freedom and conduct of the polls.
‘Nasir Idris has changed Kebbi’s story, delivered 90% of promises’
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Managing Director of People’s Daily Newspaper, Maharazu Ahmad, has declared that Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has transformed the state and fulfilled about 90 per cent of his campaign promises within three years in office. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kebbi State, […]
Edo monarch urges collaboration with government to curb insecurity
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East local government area of Edo State, His Royal Majesty, Michael Sado on Sunday called for collaboration between traditional rulers and government to check insecurity in the country. He stated this at a ceremony to mark his one year anniversary and the first […]
