August 2021

Benue govt demolishes kidnappers hideout in Makurdi

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi In line with provisions of the Benue State Law on Prohibition of Abduction, hostage-taking/kidnapping, cultism and similar activities, the Benue State Government has demolished an apartment used by kidnappers at BIPC Quarters, Nyiman Layout, Makurdi. The…

ANDA Executives reelected to lead association

Abba-Eku Onyeka The Abuja Newspapers Distributors Association (ANDA) has recently conducted election, to determine whether to reelect the existing ones, make a change entirely or retain the entire incumbents. The election was conducted on Saturday the 17th of July 2021…

Nigerians to be governed fairly, equally — FG

By Gloria Akudoro, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has guaranteed to govern the nation with fairness and equity. The President made this vow at the official commissioning and handover of an erosion control project at Sabin Gida Village in…

Naira trades flat at I & E FX window

By Aanu Olaleye, Abuja Naira at Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange (I& E FX) window on Tuesday closed flat the dollar at N411.50 but inched up by 0.11 per cent against the Euro to close at N487.54. The local currency…

Economist tasks banks on sale of forex

By Aanu Olaleye with News Agency An economist, Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella, on Tuesday urged commercial banks to legitimately sell Foreign Exchange (Forex) to customers to enable the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar appreciate. Tella, a Professor of…