archiveJuly 6, 2017

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has condemned the wanton loss of lives and property as a result of the recent communal conflict between the Wanikade and Wanihem communities in the Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Acting President has directed the security agencies to take urgent measures...

The Senate has approved the National Youth Service Corps scheme for graduates of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The approval followed the passage of the National Open University of Nigeria Bill sponsored by the chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TetFund, Mr. Jibrin Barau, during Thursday’s plenary. According...

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) on Thursday announced the appointment of 30 legal practitioners to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hadizatu Mustapha, made the announcement in Abuja while briefing journalists at the end of the committee’s 127th meeting. Festus...

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 17 companies following their failure to adhere to best corporate governance and the post-listing requirements of the Exchange. According to a circular obtained from the Exchange, the companies were suspended after they failed to file their accounts and...

Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia and will begin chemotherapy immediately, the club said on Thursday. Abnormal blood tests were taken during the Championship club's pre-season training and further medical investigation has revealed the 31-year-old is suffering from leukaemia. "It would be an understatement to...

The Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index (NSE ASI) and the Market Capitalization increased by 0.16 per cent on Thursday, while the year-to-date return stood at 20.39 per cent. The All Share Index closed at 32,354.78 against the previous close of 32,302.32 while Market Capitalization closed at ₦11.151 trillion against previous...

Some Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres which were delisted over alleged dishonesty in the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are currently under investigation by security agencies, while their proprietors would soon face trial in court. The Registrar/Chief Executive of Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, stated this...