Investors lose N257 billion amid election fears, insecurity
…As Banks’ losses to fraudsters rise by 1,446% to N12bn H1’18*** The lingering political uncertainties surrounding Nigeria’s 2019 general election have continued to spur sell pressures and volatility on the…
Shi’ites: Group seeks UN intervention, raises concern over 2019
An advocacy group, Access to Justice, has called on the United Nations to intervene in Nigeria’s “dire” security situation, particularly the killings of protesters, including members of the Shi’ite sect,…
Sanctions on Khashoggi killers weeks away: Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said it may take “a handful more weeks” before Washington has enough evidence to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for the killing of…
I’m Disappointed in National Assembly — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja expressed disappointment with the conduct of members of the National Assembly with regards to the passage of budgets. The president said the “tardiness”…
Why government officials, political appointees must join anti-corruption fight – EFCC
Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Monday called on government officials and political appointees to join the on-going anti-corruption fight of the Federal Government. Magu…
Court Stops Planned Labour Strike
Justice Kado Sanusi of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, on Friday ordered the organised labour to shelf its proposed nationwide strike slated to begin on November 6, over the…
CEDI Sensitizes Students and Teachers on WASH
On Friday, October 26, 2018, Community Excellence and Development Initiative (CEDI) organized a sensitization workshop to promote “WASH” at Junior Secondary School, Aleyita. The event had in attendance over 250…
Guinness Nigeria and WaterAid partner to deliver ‘Water of Life’ project in Kebbi State
Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo, has entered into strategic partnership with WaterAid with the ultimate goal of ensuring sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene, while helping people…
Global Migration Agency Rescues 10,300 Nigerians
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has seen to the successful return of 10,300 illegal Nigerian migrants from Europe. The Programme Manager, Migration Management Unit (MMU) and Head of IOM…
Nigeria accounts for 45% out-of-school children in West Africa, says UNICEF
UNICEF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that Nigeria accounts for 45 per cent of the growing number of out-of school children in West Africa.Citing the Multiple…