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The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited declined by N30bn at the end of trading on Monday. The All-Share Index closed at 49,991.41 basis points on Monday from 50,045.83 on Friday, while the market capitalization fell to N26.964tn from N26.994tn. A total of 200.92 million shares valued at N1.45bn were traded by investors in 3,976 deals at the end of trading on the floor of the NGX.
At least 35 civilians have been killed as vehicles carrying supplies in Burkino Faso’s restive northern region struck an improvised explosive device. According to the governor of the northeastern Sahel region, Rodolphe Sorgo, the explosion, which wounded 37 others, occurred as the military-escorted convoy traveled along Bourzanga to Djibo road. Sorgo noted that the escorts quickly secured the perimeter and took measures to help the victims. The tri-border area has been central […]
The Presidency has confirmed the postponement of President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Qatar. According to the Presidency, the timing was no longer feasible owing to several factors, especially ongoing preparations for the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, beginning September 13, 2022 in New York, USA. The trip which was earlier scheduled for September 11 and 12 followed an invitation to Buhari by the Emir of the State […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded a total of 899 cases of Lassa fever from 25 states across 101 local government areas in the country. According to data released by Centre, the cases were reported between January 1, 2022, and August 28, 2022. It noted that a total of 6,471 suspected cases and 169 deaths have been recorded from the disease so far. It added that 25 […]
The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has called on the Federal Government to end the lingering strike by borrowing to meet the demand of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. TUC President, Festus Osifo, who made the call at a media parley, urged the federal government to use part of the money earmarked for infrastructure to fund education. The President maintained that the easiest way for Nigeria to move out of […]
The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has accused the Federal Government of demonstrating hatred towards people of the South-East. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Okwu Nnabuike. The statement described the reasons given by the Minister of Transportation for the halt the ongoing construction of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Eastern Rail Line as gibberish. It urged the Federal Government […]
Imo residents have raised alarm over the influx of one chance drivers in Owerri, the state capital. Speaking with Boss Radio News, a Corps Member, Judith Peter narrates her ordeal. Another Resident, Alechenu Naomi, corroborates Judith’s story. Obulor Queen, urges the government to provide solutions and advice people to be careful.
South-East zone of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, has appealed to Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, not to enforce the ban on the movement of cattle in the state. Leader of the South East zone of Miyetti Allah, Gidado Siddiki, revealed that if the ban is enforced, it would affect their source of income and survival in the state. Siddiki appealed to Soludo to suspend the implementation at […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will arrest and prosecute parents and guardians of out-of-school children from the next academic session. While speaking with newsmen at an event, Obaseki revealed that all machinery had been put in place for the enforcement. He added that the government, in partnership with the state’s judiciary, had set up special courts to prosecute perpetrators of sexual and physical abuses against children. […]
