By Sodiq Adelakun The Federal Government has announced plans to embark on a comprehensive review, restructuring, and reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to meet the demands of the future. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth…
The Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Dr. Taiwo Arobadi, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) branch, has stated that Nigerians are vehemently opposed to the recent electricity tariff hike. In an interview with journalists on Monday in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans a major restructuring in its operations, aiming to transfer about N5.5 trillion in development finance activities to a combination of private banks and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). According to a new report on…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) branch, has called on the Sokoto State government to address pressing welfare issues affecting its members. In a statement signed by the branch Chairman, Mr. Ismail Muhammad, and…
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has taken a significant step towards achieving energy transition, efficiency, and reliability in the country with the unveiling of two strategic documents – the National Energy Plan (NEP) and National Energy Master Plan (NEMP).…
GTCO Plc will be listing its shares on the official lists of both the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). This follows an approval by GTCO shareholders at its third Annual General Meeting where they approved the…
Nigeria’s stock market opened the new week on a negative note after decreasing by 0.53 percent or N297 billion. No thanks to shares of Seplat Energy Plc which recorded its highest dip this year as more investors sold the stock…
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso has expressed concerns on how the continued hike of interest rates may make the country unattractive for investments. The Governor was expressing his concerns while commenting on the Apex’s…
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that there is no way to resolve amicably his disagreement with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Governor made this known while identifying the…
Naira trades to dollar at 1,515/$ in parallel marketThe naira on Monday extended depreciation against the dollar falling to 1,515 on the parallel market, popularly called black market. This represents 2.97 percent (N45/$1) depreciation against the US dollar when compared…
