Facebook’s Libra could come under some existing rules – Watchdog
Existing securities rules could apply to “stable coin” digital currency initiatives such as Facebook’s Libra project to help realise its benefits, global securities watchdog IOSCO said on Monday as policymakers…
Road repair: LASTMA announces partial closure of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced partial closure of some sections of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge from Thursday. The authority, in a state statement by its…
Facebook unveils new logo to better communicate ownership structure
Facebook on Monday unveiled a new logo to represent the Silicon Valley company, distinct from its core social network. The move aims to highlight the Facebook “brand” which operates a…
IYC rejects NDDC’s interim management, calls for immediate dissolution
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Godswill Akpabio The Ijaw Youth Council has threatened to ground activities at the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission in Port-Harcourt, Rivers…
2020 budget: We will ensure prudent application of all funds channelled to the power sector – NASS assures NDPHC
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the 9th National Assembly will insist on accountability and transparency in the power sector, particularly in the…
Nigeria owes over N150bn in judgment debt – Malami
AGF and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami Nigeria is yet to settle more than N150 billion in judgment debt, according to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
Another illegal detention centre uncovered in Oyo, 259 People rescued – Police
A total of 259 people have been liberated from another detention facility uncovered by the Oyo State Police Command in Ibadan, the state capital, and handed over to the government….
Konga Yakata begins Nov.11 amid heightened consumer expectations
E-commerce giant, Konga, has started generating excitement from shoppers ahead of its much-anticipated Black Africa sales tagged Konga Yakata. Information made available by the management of the e-commerce giant reveals…
FG lists conditions for reopening land borders
The Federal government has given conditions that ECOWAS Member States must adhere to before reopening its border, including that the ECOWAS states must respect the Rule of Origin for imports. Mr…
We are ready, in high spirit to receive the IOC president – Minister
The Federal Government says all is set for the visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Dr Thomas Bach, to Nigeria. Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare,…