July 2024

Omatseye: A Psalm of deception

By Paul Ibe In stagecraft, ventriloquism stands out as one of the most entertaining and yet peculiar types of comedic performances. A lifeless puppet or dummy is placed on the thigh of a ventriloquist who inserts his hand into the…

CBN sells forex to BDCs at N1,450/$

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday sold dollars to eligible Bureau De Change operators at the rate of N1,450 This was disclosed in a statement signed by the acting director of the Trade and Exchange Department at the CBN,…

Ethiopian Airlines achieves CFM Leap-1B engine testing

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at Addis Ababa MRO Services. This gives Ethiopian full testing capability for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive power plant for Boeing’s 737 MAX. Regarding this capacity leap, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO,…

Food insecurity: The limitations of palliatives

The current economic challenges facing Nigeria have exacerbated the cost of living, particularly impacting food prices, which have soared to unprecedented levels. Families across the country are grappling with the harsh reality of having to reduce their daily meals from…