5 Jan
Following bargain hunting in Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc and 20 stocks, bullish sentiment persisted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as market capitalisation increased further by N33 billion yesterday. Consequently, the All Share Index (ASI) rose by 61.90 absolute points, representing a gain of 0.12 per cent to close at 51,657.56 points. Accordingly, investors gained…
10 Jan
Five members of a syndicate believed to be vandalizing critical national assets and infrastructure such as theft of manhole covers and galvanized iron pipes, have been arrested by the Intelligence and Investigations Crack Squad, (IICS), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) headquarters in Abuja. A statement from the Corps Public Relations Officer,(PRO),…
13 Jan
Following renewed buying interest in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) and 34 stocks, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) advanced at the close of trading yesterday, causing market capitalisation to rise by N174 billion.
17 Jan
Inaugurates 100 bungalows for workers The dream of owning a house came true for some Nigerian workers, yesterday, following the inauguration of no fewer than 100 housing units in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Council of Ondo State, by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). According to the Executive Director, Business Development and Portfolio Management, FMBN,…
20 Jan
Ebonyi State workers, under the auspices of Trade Union Congress (TUC), yesterday, protested alleged allocation of workers’ housing estate to politicians and unidentified individuals who are not working in any government establishment in the state. Briefing journalists in Abakaliki, the State Chairman of TUC, Chidi Igboji, explained that Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) sponsored…
20 Jan
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has reiterated his confidence in concrete pavement as answer to perennial road failures in the South East. According to the governor’s media office, Umahi noted that concrete technology guarantees returns on investment, as well as ensures durability of roads. The Ebonyi governor made this known, yesterday, during the commissioning…