Anambra poll: Ex-INEC commissioner calls for peace
November 15, 2017 Prof. Lai Olurode, a former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has called on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to have a rapport with…
Modern slavery in Libya: Nigerians, Malians auctioned for $400, used as labourers, starved
A team from CNN led by International Correspondent, Nima Elbagir, has uncovered a human trafficking ring in Libya which specializes in selling human beings as slaves and sex worker. One…
Necklace, made of diamond and emerald, sells for N12.24bn
An emerald and diamond necklace set with the largest flawless white diamond ever to come to auction has sold for a world record 33.5 million Swiss francs ($34 million or…
Revenue: Customs collects N163m in October–Official
November 15, 2017 The Niger Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday said that it had collected N163 million as revenue in October. The Area Comptroller of…
Digital economy: Young innovators seek increased internet penetration, broadband access
November 15. 2017 The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) on Wednesday called for increased internet penetration and broadband access to create a digital economy. The Chief Executive Officer of the…
El-Rufai inaugurates economic planning board
November 15, 2017 Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday inaugurated the state Economic Planning Board (EPB) as part of efforts to spur development in rural areas. El-Rufai said…
Proposed 2018 Budget: LCCI calls for equitable sharing of N118.98bn agric allocation
November 15, 2017 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for an equitable distribution of the N118.98 billion allocated to agriculture and rural development in the proposed…
JAMB commences plans for 2018 UTME – Registrar‎
November 15, 2017 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said Wednesday it had commenced plans for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME) and Direct Entry due to take place…
Nigeria’s inflation drops to 15.91 % in October–NBS
November 15, 2017 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has further dropped to 15.91 per cent in October from 15.98…
Osinbajo presides over meeting of FEC
November 15, 2017 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as President Muhammadu Buhari continues tour of the South East region. The…