Leave Sunday Igboho alone, he’s a hero to his people – Mailafia to Security Agents
A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Obadiah Mailafia has told security agents not to arrest activist Sunday Adeyemi ‘Igboho’. The economist said this on Wednesday…
Insecurity: France to offer Nigerian Navy full support to secure Gulf of Guinea
The French Government on Wednesday expressed willingness to offer the Nigerian Navy its full cooperation, to tackle piracy and other forms of insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea. France Defence…
ANALYSIS: STIMULATING DOLLAR AND ENERGETIC INFLOWS, BY ARIZE NWOBU
Creative and innovative policies help to drive economic growth and development. Crises spur critical thinking and creativity whereby new and useful ideas and policies are developed for the overall success…
Reps to probe $1.5bn Port Harcourt refinery rehabilitation cost, carry out audit of funds previously spent
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream to organise an investigative hearing to ascertain the true state of the Port Harcourt refinery which the Federal…
How lack of clean water is driving up diseases in upscale Lekki
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Help! Lekki residents are exposed to water-related diseases engendered by sub-standard and unregulated sources of water supply. Increasing cases of dysentery and diarrhea-induced pathogenic bacteria infections…
APC says demolition of ex-Edo deputy gov, others property not only wicked but cowardly
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the demolition of property belonging to former deputy governor of Edo, Dr. Pius Odubu, by the State Government. APC said this in a…
Alleged Money Laundering: Court To Continue Hearing In ₦700m Case Against Ize-Iyamu
The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has ruled that it has jurisdiction to entertain the money laundering charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against…
AFREXIMBANK, NEXIM to mobilise $50m support investments in Nigeria
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have expressed readiness to mobilise 50 million dollars as Joint Project Preparation Fund for investments in Nigeria. The organisations…
Africa set to recover from worst economic recession in half a century
Africa is set to recover from its worst recession in half a century. Real GDP is projected to grow by 3.4% in 2021 after contracting by an estimated 2.1% in…
Nigeria, Switzerland inaugurate ‘Blue Bus’ project to commemorate the countries’ 10th anniversary in irregular migration control
The Nigerian Government and Switzerland have inaugurated a Blue Bus Project in commemoration of the countries’ 10th anniversary in migration partnership to control irregular migration. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq at the…