archiveFebruary 25, 2022

The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace to resolve the conflict. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, met with the envoys on Friday in Abuja, saying that the Nigerian government called for peace...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will on Saturday make public its position on the 2022 Electoral Amendment Bill signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. The commission made this known in a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee,...

The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Friday appreciated by N30 billion, following the  gains recorded by 21 companies and 17 losers. Specifically, the market capitalisation closed for trading at N25.507 trillion, compared with N25.477 trillion on Thursday; an increase of N30 billion, representing 0.12 per cent. Also,...

  UN says it has received reports of at least 127 civilian casualties out of which 25 were killed and 102 injured in the Ukraine crisis caused by shelling and airstrikes. The UN rights agency, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said the number was...

Ahead of 2023 general elections, some concerned Nigerians across the world under the aegis of Nigerian Patriotic Quest (NPQ), have stated that there is need to elect leaders who would make Nigeria work better and transform its fortunes for the benefit of all of the country. In a communiqué issued...

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crime Control (EFCC) on Wednesday February 23, 2022 secured the conviction and sentencing of one Nurudeen Musa Abdullahi before Justice P.H Mallong of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, Kaduna State for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money by...

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to roll out election guidelines ahead of the 2023 general elections. According to him, this will enable political parties to commence the process of choosing their leaders in 2023. Atiku said this following the signing into law...

  Mr. Atedo Peterside, the President and Founder of Anap Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to promoting good governance, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the much-awaited Electoral Amendment Act of 2021. The Electoral Amendment Act, which is a revised edition of the 2010 Electoral Act, includes a key...

  VP commissions diaper manufacturing plant in Lagos, says it marks beginning of greater investments highlights Government’s Ease of Doing Business reforms Some core economic objectives of the Nigerian government include facilitating private sector collaboration, and adding value through diversification and growth of the country’s non-oil sectors so as to...

The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE), the umbrella body of junior workers in the financial services industry has commended the Management of Ecobank Nigeria over its labour friendly policies that have enhanced the welfare of its members who are staff of the bank. Speaking during...