Nigerian capital market
17 Sep
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday underscored the crucial role the Nigerian capital market must play in the realisation of the target set by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to create a trillion-dollar economy. “We are now in a knowledge-driven age; without the skill set, we cannot make much progress.,” he said. “The capital market has…
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The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr. David Parradang in Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said Parradang was not kidnapped and murdered…
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The lingering leadership crisis within the Action Alliance (AA) has finally been resolved following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court. The apex court specifically dismissed a suit challenging the Chief Kenneth Udeze-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Shortly after the appeal was dismissed, Udeze, on Tuesday, said the dismissal has settled the…
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Nigeria has joined the Global Partnership for Action to eliminate all forms of HIV-related stigma and discrimination, as an estimated 1.9 million persons are with the ailment, aimed at promoting the dignity and rights of persons living with, affected by, or at risk of AIDS. The Country Director, UNAIDS, Dr. Leopold Zekeng, and Dr. Temitope…
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Motherhood is a joyous and intriguing journey. It comes with its pros and cons. For some women, there is a noticeable decline in sexual desire, a phenomenon influenced by various physical, hormonal, emotional, and relational factors. For others, it is a completely opposite situation. But understanding why your urge for sexual intimacy drops will help…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged fraud amounting to N700 billion. Emmanuel, who held the position of governor from 2015 to 2023, is said to have arrived at the EFCC's main office in Abuja at approximately 12:30 p.m. on…
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The Lagos State Government has suspended enforcement of its e-call-up system for truck movement on the Lekki-Epe corridor. Mr. Olawale Musa, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the enforcement was to start on March 1. The suspension was…
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The Federal Government has stated that the N54.2 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year is a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration’s commitment to economic growth, national security, infrastructure development, and human capital advancement. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, spoke on Tuesday at the third Ministerial Briefing Session addressed…
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The Etsu of Kwali, Luka Nizassan III, has announced plans to document historical artifacts in Kwali community to enhance and promote tourism in the area. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, the traditional ruler stated that the initiative would include factual accounts of potential tourist sites, particularly…
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ActionAid Nigeria has urged the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to immediately reopen schools following their decision to shut down all educational institutions for five weeks during Ramadan. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, the organisation expressed concern that the prolonged closure disrupts academic progress and affects the…
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A former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr. Samuel Nzekwe, has called on Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to encourage banks to open more automated teller machine (ATM) points. Nzekwe made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. He said that opening…