Six APC governors, 27 federal lawmakers to join PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hinted that some governors and National Assembly members elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform will defect to the party soon. The party…
Active mobile lines decrease to 161.4million in July – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said active mobile telephone lines in Nigeria decreased to 161.4 million in July. It said in its monthly subscriber’s operator data posted on its website…
No hiding place for defecting politicians — EFCC
Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, says politicians defecting from one party to another would not be shielded from prosecution by the anti-graft agency….
Nigerian Stock Exchange market capitalisation dips by N19billion
Equity transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday reversed to the negative trend after appreciating for one day as market capitalisation depreciated by N19 billion. The News Agency…
2019: Plateau Deputy Governor says indirect primaries cost effective.
Prof Sonni Tyoden, the Plateau Deputy Governor, on Wednesday said that indirect primaries were cost effective compared to direct method. Tyoden said this on the sideline of an expanded stakeholders…
Governor Ambode urges Nigerians to avoid sowing seed of disunity
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday urged Nigerians to rise above all divisive tendencies for the survival and sustainable development of Nigeria. Ambode made the call at the 19th…
4 DisCos exceed 50% metering of consumers in Q3, 2017–NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says only four out 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country have metered up to 50 per cent of electricity customers under their…
OPEC says global trade dispute may hit energy demand
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo expects global trade disputes to hit energy demand and eventually hurt economic growth. Barkindo told reporters on Wednesday in Cape Town that OPEC was hopeful the…
Experts fear $8.1bn refund order will jeopardise listing of MTN shares on NSE
Experts said the request by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the MTN Group should refund 8.1 billion dollars illegally repatriated from Nigeria would jeopardise the listing of its…
Presidency to Atiku: Yes, Buhari uncompromising against corruption
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is truly uncompromising, but only when it comes to looting the common patrimony of Nigerians, and squandering their riches. The President’s Special Adviser on…