Nigeria
CBN slams tough loan conditions on banks, DisCos, meter producers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a two-pronged template for accessing its facility under the Nationwide Mass Metering...
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NSE suspends Sunu Assurances
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed Sunu Assurances Nigeria Plc on full suspension, implying a total cessation of trading...
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NNPC Reduces Debts to IOCs to $1.58bn, Pays Off Mobil
Out of about $4.6 billion negotiated joint venture (JV) oil production debt Nigeria was owing international oil companies (IOCs), about...
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FCT security agents, thugs attack protesters, Lagos, others grounded
Pro-SARS attackers burn eight vehicles in FCT, injure scores of campaigners Travellers stranded, trek as protesters block Ogun, Lagos, Niger...
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NIPCO Targets More Gas-powered Vehicles in Nigeria
The Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) Plc has expressed its commitment to ensure that more vehicles run on gas in...
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Presidency considers new economic incentives amid national unrest
Amid nationwide protests demanding the reform of the police among others, the Presidency may have embarked on new measures to...
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CBN Raises Red Flag over COVID-19 Financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria has advised all financial institutions to be abreast with emerging risks and other developments while...
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Stock market defies unrest, closes flat
Despite continued #EndSARS protest in major cities of the country, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed flat yesterday as investors...
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IG Lists Requirements of SWAT Operatives as Training Begins Today
As the training of selected officers for the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team begins today, the Inspector-General of Police,...
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SERAP, 302 others sue Buhari over fuel price, electricity tariff hike
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), one of the leading voices of #EndSARS protests, Aisha Yesufu, and 301 other Nigerians...
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#EndSARS/Crocodile Smile: Military operation will backfire, protesters, others warn Buhari
Soldiers will join protests, we won’t stop, campaigners dare FG We won’t allow descent into anarchy, FG tells protesters #EndSARS...
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World Bank’s $50b loan to poorest countries coming
The World Bank plans to give $50 billion concessional credit to the poorest and most fragile countries and people by...
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#EndSARS: Airlines increase cost of domestic flights
Following the ongoing protests against police brutality in the country, airfares on domestic routes have increased. The increase in the...
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Anxiety Mounts as INEC Chairman’s Tenure Expires Nov 9
Who becomes the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the tenure of the incumbent, Prof. Mahmood...
Read moreSunu Assurances Nigeria Moves to Reconstruct Shares
Sunu Assurances Nigeria Plc has submitted an application to the Nigerian Stock Exchange to carry out a share reconstruction exercise....
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UBA, GTB, Zenith account for N15.88bn transactions
The most traded stocks on the floor of the stock market last week were United Bank for Africa Plc, Guaranty...
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181 Students, Staff Test Positive to COVID-19 in Lagos Private School
The Lagos State Government yesterday announced that at least 181 students and staff of a private school in Lekki, tested...
Read moreFive killed as #EndSARS protests turn bloody in Lagos, Edo, Ondo
Hoodlums open fire on unarmed protesters in Benin-City Agony for commuters as demonstrators block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Protesters defy ban in...
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Police to dismiss 37 ex-SARS officers, prosecute 24
About 37 former members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad have been listed for dismissal from the Nigeria Police while...
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UK Company Invests $100,000 in Nigerian Software Firm
A United Kingdom company, Zetogon has said it invested $100,000 in a Nigerian software firm, AirSmat, to help the organisation...
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PenCom approves N2.58bn for relatives of deceased workers
The National Pension Commission has said it released N2.58bn for payment of pension benefits of deceased workers under the Contributory...
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OPEC raises 2020 demand forecast on China’s recovery
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has raised its global oil demand forecast for 2020 by 60,000 barrels...
Read more#ENDSARS: Governors to Begin Judicial Review of Police Brutality
•Supervise new tactical team, establish fund for victims •IG cautions personnel on use of force •Again, hoodlums attack demonstrators in...
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FG Agrees To Pay N30bn Earned Allowance To ASUU
The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Thursday, agreed to release N30bn earned academic allowance to the university lecturers. It was...
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Sanwo-Olu: Two testy days at work
Judge him by his modest frame, and you would be making a big mistake. Consider the weight of his office,...
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