Doyin Okupe, the director-general, of the Peter Obi Campaign Organisation and the placeholder for the vice-presidential position, has revealed that he is withdrawing as running mate to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okupe made the …
Stock market sees first gain this week
Nigeria’s equities market on Thursday recorded its first gain of the week, though on a slight note (+0.01percent or N12billion), driven by stocks like Nahco Plc, Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, and Academy Press Plc. At the close of trading session on the N…
Sterling Bank introduces new approach to poverty reduction
Sterling Bank Plc, through its Foundation, has discovered a new approach to reducing poverty, which is tied to Africa social impact summit. This comes as Sterling One Foundation has announced that over 2000 people have registered to participate in the …
Solving Nigeria’s energy problem through renewables
Curiously, fuel queues have re-emerged in many petrol stations across Nigeria for reasons no one knows. Although before now, it was blamed on the shutdown of operations by some independent petroleum marketers who say they are no longer making profit by…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on verge of falling from power
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on the verge of falling from power after thirty six of his ministers and aides resigned in the last one day over the issue of trust. A group of ministers will meet with Johnson later today and the ministers are e…
Nigeria, Ghana securities regulators to cooperate on issues of common interest
In recognition of the importance of enhanced coordination and cooperation concerning issues of common regulatory interest, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has pledged to work with her Ghanaian counterpart to achieve desired results…
Buhari won’t give in to terrorists, Senegal trip necessary – Presidency
Presidency on Wednesday justified President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Senegal to participate at the summit of the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa in Dakar, Senegal. Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, while briefing State Hous…
Lagos Assembly firms up data protection bill
The Lagos State House of Assembly is poised to ensure an advanced regulatory framework for the protection of personal data in the state. The Chairman House Committee on Science and Technology Olanrewaju Afinni, while presenting a report on the Lagos St…
How to curb the flood menace in Lagos
As the rainy season emerged during the first week of March, residents of Satellite Town, Lagos have been troubled by the flood that has destroyed their roads and properties. Houses along the major road (Marwa Road) were brought down last year for duali…
Air Peace expands wings to Asia with China, India launch in July
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has revealed plans to extend its wings to Guangzhou, China and Mumbai, India, with scheduled flight operations in July 2022. The airline has also disclosed that Israel operations kick-off is underway. Stanley Olisa…