Despite naira gains, pressure mounts on Emefiele to quit
Earlier this year, an open letter in the Nigerian media from a group of businessmen attacked the “shameful” record of central bank governor Godwin Emefiele and demanded that he should…
Senator Melaye is a graduate of ABU, Zaria – Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Prof. Ibrahim Garba has at last confirmed that Sen. Dino Melaye graduated from the institution in year 2000. Prof. Garba told…
Bloodletting looms in Kwara as Miyetti Allah threatens reprisal attack
If nothing is done, Kwara State may be another theatre of blood and pain as the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria have warned of a possible reprisal attack…
Resilient UBA grosses N384bn earnings, declares N91bn profit before tax
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its audited 2016 full year results, showing significant growth in gross earnings and profits, an attestation to its resilience, enhanced productivity and…
CBN crashes dollar to N360 for BTA, tuition, medicals; as Trumpflation forces Greenback to dip globally
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks in the country to immediately begin sale of forex for BTA, PTA, Tuition and Medical fees to customers at not…
Senate to probe Customs over N4 trillion revenue leakage
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, has commenced investigation into alleged over N4 trillion revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service between 2006 and 2016. The Chairman of…
Outrage as Airline bars girls in leggings for improper dress code
United Airlines has incurred social media outrage after barring two teenage girls wearing leggings from boarding its flight from Denver in Colorado to Minneapolis on Sunday. Officials said the teenagers…
Hong Kong citizens seize social media to mock new leader over her 777 votes
Carrie Lam received a harbinger of difficulties ahead when the announcement of her victory in Hong Kong’s leadership election Sunday received not only cheers and boos, but laughter. Behind-the-scenes backing…