Task Force Arrests 19 Protesters for Disturbing Peace in Abuja
A Joint Task Force team of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on City Sanitation, on Monday, arrested 19 protesters that besieged the premises of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Wuse Abuja.
Nigeria’s Total Debt Escalates to N32.915 Trillion
Nigeria’s total public indebtedness escalates to N32.915 trillion at the year-end 2020 amidst plan to further stretch borrowing to finance budget 2021 deficit.
Nigerian Bourse Closed in Red as Inflation Worsens
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for trading listed companies’ stocks traded in red again on Monday as the consumer price index which measures inflation rate worsens after the local bourse shed about N571 billion last week.
NGO Uses Drama, Poems in Campaign Against Sexual Harassment
The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), an NGO, has displayed an art and cultural event, featuring drama, poems and music, to campaign against sexual harassment in Kaduna
Investors Lose N119bn as Sell Pressures Cut Stock Market Deep
Equities investors in the equities segment of the Nigerian Exchange lose about N119 billion over the bears’ rampage in the local bourse. Most impacts were felt in the banking index as valuation become cheaper in the just concluded week.
Access Bank Unveils Application for Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa Season 4
Access Bank has called on women entrepreneurs globally to apply for its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton Africa season four.
Nigeria’s Local Currency Stabilises on Foreign Currency Inflow
The Nigeria’s local currency, Naira, was stable across the foreign exchange (FX) markets as foreign currency inflow slightly raised external reserves week on week as oil prices remained high.
Naira Slides at Investors Window, Black Market Steadies
The Nigerian naira slides at the Investors and Exporters foreign exchange (FX) window on Tuesday as demand outpaced supply level –key driver being a higher demand for foreign currencies for imports.
Firm Urges Nigerians to Ensure Routine Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
Assetbow Limited, a private Fire Safety Consultancy Firm, has called on citizens to ensure proper and routine maintenance of fire extinguishers to effectively combat fire incidences.
NEMA Launches “Operation Eagle Eye” for Safe Driving During Yuletide
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched “Operation Eagle Eye” aimed at reducing accident during the yuletide.
