12 killed, 48 wounded in another Maiduguri suicide bomb attack as gunmen kill two policemen, abduct Canadian, American in Kaduna
About twelve people have been killed and 48 wounded in a suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri on Wednesday. Eye witnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the mayhem…
Naira exchanges at N360.56 against dollar at investors’ window
January 17, 2018 The Naira on Wednesday traded at N360.56 against the dollar at the investors’ window, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Nigerian currency was sold at…
Petrol subsidy payment: Reps summons Kachikwu, others
January 17, 2018 The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to invite the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, to explain the payment of N300 billion subsidy…
Africa’s GDP recovery expected to grow by .5% in 2018 – UN report
January 17, 2018 Africa is expected to see a recovery in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth from its present 3.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent in 2018. This is…
NSE market capitalisation hits N16.080trn all-time high
January 17, 2018 The price rally on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) continued on Wednesday with the market capitalisation hitting all-time of N16.080 trillion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
DPR begins investigation into Lagos gas plant fire incident
January 17, 2018 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has commenced an investigation into the fire incident that claimed two lives at a gas plant in Magodo area…
NITEL retirees laud FG over ongoing pension verification
January 17, 2018 Some retirees of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) have expressed happiness over ongoing verification by the Federal Government aimed at restoring their pension benefits. The News…
We are working for your tomorrow, Bayelsa Govt tells youths
The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday said most of its policies were tailored toward ensuring a better life for the youths of the state because of their critical role in society….
Landlord removes tenant’s son’s teeth for failing to greet him
January 17, 2018 A landlord, Segun Abiodun, who allegedly beat up his tenant’s son and punched off his teeth for not greeting him, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja…
Mr “Ibu” says Creative Industry is next oil
January 17, 2018 John Okafor, a filmmaker, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’ on Wednesday said that the creative industry was capable of being a major revenue earner for the country…