Troops Arrest Boko Haram Informant, Tighten Security in Yobe – Army
The Nigerian Army says the troops of 27 Task Force Brigade on the platform of Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested suspected Boko Haram informant identified as Modu Ari, in Kamuya area of Yobe.
Ekiti Govt Set to Start Emission Test on Vehicles, Generators
Ekiti Government says it is set to commence emission test on vehicles, generators, other petrol and diesel engines in the state.
Yobe Govt Disburses N75m Cash Grant to 1,500 Women
The Yobe state Government, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has disbursed N75 million empowerment grant to 1,500 female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returnees in Yobe, the state governor Mai Mala Buni, disclosed on Sunday, in Damaturu.
Gunmen Kidnap Ekiti Traditional Ruler — Police
ASP Sunday Abutu, the spokesman for the police in the state, confirmed the incident and described it as “unfortunate and regrettable’’.
Lagos, 7th Fastest Growing City Globally, Nigeria’s Highest IGR – NIPC
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) says Lagos state is the seventh fastest growing city in the world, with highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate for March Projected to Hit 18.30%
Nigeria’s headline inflation has been projected to maintain uptrend to click 18.30% for March, 2021 from 17.33% in February after 18 months consecutive rise.
SEC to Engage Stakeholders on Fintech Roadmap Implementation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to discuss issues concerning the implementation of the financial technology roadmap in the market in its forthcoming committee meeting.
Naira: Official Exchange Rate Falls 92.4% in 5-Year
The Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) official foreign exchange rate depreciated 92.4% in the last five years amidst unmet rising demand for foreign currencies in the country.
Nigeria’s Recovery Path Remains Blurry despite Improved Projection – Afrinvest
The Nigeria’s economy recovery path remains blurry despite improved projection, Afrinvest said while reviewing the World Economic Outlook report.
May & Baker Plc.’s Earnings Jumped on Virus-Induced Sales
May & Baker Nigerian Plc. one of the pandemic winners experienced a turning point in financial year 2020 amidst the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, after two consecutive years of revenue contractions, equity analysts said in a review.
