Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Troops of the Operation Forest Sanity have rescued nine kidnapped persons, 90 cows and 4 motorcycles, during fighting patrols in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state. This was contained in Kaduna State security report issued by…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent a message of condolence to the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese and the entire Catholic community in the State over the demise of one its foremost priests, Rev. Father…
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, in line with its contributions to an improved healthcare sector in the country, has upgraded its short-term loan solution within the healthcare value chain. This upgrade ensures a flexible repayment period,…
…Says adequate funding is crucial to effective implementation of deposit insurance system By Matthew Denis The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan has disclosed that the corporation has paid a whopping total sum…
As part of activities to commemo rate the World Children’s Day, leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, and UNICEF hosted Augusta Anuguo (‘Esther’), the differently abled child star featured in Airtel’s latest TVC, ‘Esther.’ During the ceremony at the Airtel…
By Seun Ibiyemi Over four months after suspending flight services due to a lack of equipment capacity and industry challenges, there are strong indications that Aero Contractors would resume flight services early next month. This is according to a source…
Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, inaugurated 2MW solar powered electricity project at Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) on Monday to enhance energy supply and youths training in the institution. Dingyadi inaugurated the project on behalf of President Muhammadu…
Finanical experts have urged the Federal Government to raise the country’s oil production quota and expand tax net to check rising debt profile and boost revenue. They said this in separate interviews with journalists on Monday in Lagos. The Chief…
By Philemon Adedeji The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) lost N64 billion, 0.25 per cent, as market capitalisation closed at N25.837 trillion on Monday compared with N25. 901 trillion on Friday. Also, the All-Share Index (ASI) lost by 117.89 points or…
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at an average of N773/$1 on Monday, at the black market, representing a 0.64 per cent appreciation as against N778/$1 recorded last week Friday. Also, naira improved against the…
