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Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N3.2 trillion at the close of trading on Monday to continue its recovery. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Livestock, Intenegins and RT Briscoe on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 250,481.42 points from 244,670.65 points on the previous trading day. After …

*Edited by His Excellency Hon Ebube Ebisike George As President Tinubu of Nigeria arrives in Kenya for the Africa-France Summit to kick off, it should come as no surprise that Dr. Kimberly Arrington has earned a new role as Senior Advisor for Global Trade at the SOAD Ministry of Commerce.His track record and footprint speak to the ability to deliver …

Post views: 37 Enyinnaya Kazie will leave Stellenbosch FC at the end of the season after his contract expires, with the Nigerian defender now preparing for a move abroad. Kazie is expected to officially leave the club after Stellenbosch’s final league match against Marumo Gallants FC on 23 May, ending a short but impactful …

Zainab Abioye Senior health officials in Ogun State have commended oncology nurses at the Jacaranda Cancer Centre, Abeokuta, for their dedication to cancer care, describing their role as emotionally demanding but crucial to the survival and recovery of patients. The officials delivered the commendation during the Nurses Week celebration organized by the private specialized facility, which they said is a …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi to attend the high-level Africa-France Summit focused on strengthening cooperation between Africa and France on key global development priorities, including green growth, energy transition, digital transformation and sustainable financing. The summit, co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, brings together African leaders, policymakers, development partners and private sector stakeholders to …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on National Security, in recognition of his outstanding record of service, strategic expertise and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture. In a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, issued by the …

Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed grief over the death of the Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sikirullah Babalola, describing the late Islamic cleric as a symbol of unity and peace. Babalola, who was also the president of the League of Imams and Alphas in Ogun State, died on Saturday at the age of 98. In a condolence message …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1.1 trillion at the close of trading last week. This follows an increase in market value to N157 trillion from N155.9 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.71% to close the week at 244,775.83 points, up from 242,277.81 points recorded in the previous week. The market …

By Ayo Kehinde Fresh tensions have engulfed the University of Benin following the dramatic resignation of the Chairman of the University Committee for Renunciation of Cultism, Reconciliation, Reform, Rehabilitation and Interfaith (CR4IC), Reverend and University Chaplain, Egbenusi Osazee David, after a deadly sect-related attack reportedly claimed the life of a student near the institution’s main gate on Sunday evening. The …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has highlighted the critical role of state governments in ensuring a successful transition to an Inflation Targeting (IT) monetary policy framework, stressing that sustained price stability can only be achieved through coordinated fiscal discipline at all levels of government.Speaking during a meeting with sub-national stakeholders, facilitated through the Secretariat of the Nigerian Governors Forum, …