By Sodiq Adelakun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area one Command, has successfully intercepted a cache of live ammunition. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Ahmadu Shuaibu, announced the seizure of 975 rounds of red star live cartridges. These were…
Following a string of negative market closing since Monday, the Stock Market made a rebound on Wednesday with investors gaining N132.4billion. Market findings by Nigerian NewsDirect on the Nigerian Exchange Limited revealed that Nigerian equities market closed positively, gaining 243.51…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has kicked off the beginning of the yuletide season in a grand ceremony marked with fireworks and melodious Christmas carols. The ceremony attended by staff, customers and members of the general public was held…
The Executive Director and Manager for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for Nigerian NewsDirect, Mr Mathew Ibiyemi has reiterated the commitment of the media house to advocating for increased press freedom and promotion of accurate news. In a press statement…
…To defend 2024 budget, borrowing plan at joint plenary session Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again sought the approval of the National Assembly for fresh loans to the tune of $8.7billion and €100 million. In a letter to…
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has emerged victorious in an appeal challenging his electoral victory in the 2023 General elections. Fubara’s victory was further ascertained by a judgement of the Appeal court sitting in Lagos yesterday. The Court, in…
Recent industry report by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has revealed that Nigeria recorded 226 crude oil theft incidents in a week from November 18 to 24. The NNPC Ltd made this known via its verified X (formerly…
The Stock Market on Tuesday closed negatively making it the second time this trading week. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) had yesterday reported depreciation in the market capitalisation of the market to N132.4 billion. In Tuesday’s trade, investors lost N164.7…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is prioritising investment in human capital and related areas because the greatest asset of the country is its people. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has refused to concede defeat even as it has resolved to challenge the ruling of the Court of Appeal, affirming Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as winner of the March 18 governorship election. The…
