Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. traded 2.200 billion shares worth N75.409 billion in 70,329 transactions during the week under review. This contrasts with 1.854 billion shares worth N56.025 billion traded last week in 51,386 deals. As a result, transaction value rose by 34.6 per cent, with investors gaining N19.384 billion on the Exchange….
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called for more training, adequate equipment and public support for the Nigerian military to defeat the enemies of the nation. The Royal Father made the call while speaking with newsmen during the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 14 Alumni Association, on Wednesday…
Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has issued a strong rebuke of a media aide to Governor Dauda Lawal, calling on security agencies to investigate what it termed “dangerous falsehoods” and character attacks against top APC figures. In a statement issued Tuesday by Yusuf Idris, spokesperson for the Zamfara APC, the party accused…
Rep Okunjimi Odimayo, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, has congratulated Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Mr Olayide Adelami, on their inauguration on Monday. In his congratulatory message signed by his media aide, Mr Victor Adedeji on Tuesday in Okitipupa, Odimayo described the swearing-in as historic and expressed confidence in their ability…
Team Ogun on Tuesday defeated their counterparts, Team Kogi, in the women’s handball match 32-20. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the action-packed game saw the Gateway ladies dominating the first half, scoring 16 goals, while Team Kogi scored 11 goals. In a post-match interview, Team Ogun’s head coach, Shola Sekoni, expressed happiness…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his strong support for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), declaring that the institution is academically on par with other traditional universities in the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit and alumni award presentation by NOUN officials at his residence, Obasanjo emphasised the importance of flexible and accessible…
Mr Felix Anosike, Port Harcourt Branch Manager, Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has called on politicians to create agricultural jobs, lure youths into farming to enhance food production. Anosike made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday while lamenting poor youth response to agriculture. He noted…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said the reported ban of Nigeria Airlines by the United States of America is not connected to any safety or regulatory issues. The NCAA, in a statement signed by its acting director general, Chris Najomo on Monday night, siad the ban, which happened since 2022 was as a result…
Seventeen people were injured in a residential complex explosion on Wednesday afternoon in Taiyuan, capital of north China’s Shanxi Province. Four people were in critical condition with three discharged after treatment, the local authorities said. The blast occurred in the Beiying neighbourhood of Xiaodian District at around 1p.m., but by 3 p.m., the fire triggered…
The Presidency has announced that Central Bank Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., following the unavailability of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. In a statement issued on…
