By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) closed on a positive note on Thursday, as the stock market gained N240 billion, driven by strong investor interest in select equities. The market capitalisation rose by N240 billion or 0.37 per cent to close at N65.499 trillion, up from N65.259 trillionContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government on Thursday urged the government of Ethiopia to expedite action towards the signing of the agreement on the exchange of sentenced persons to advance the ties between both countries. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has graduated 62 inmates under its Continuing Education Programme in Kano State. The graduates sat for the National Examination Council (NECO) and the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) Examination. The Controller of Corrections in the state, MrContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has condemned the recent killings in the country and urged Nigerians to uphold love and respect for one another during the Holy Week and beyond. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary, NCPC, gave the charge in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje/Jacinta Nwachukwu The MTN Foundation has inaugurated a Digital Skills Academy, a platform aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with digital competencies to enhance their employability and economic participation. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, said theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), representing the 19 Northern States and FCT has called for a renewed and strategic approach to securing lives and property in the North. CAN made the call in a statement by Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of CAN 19 Northern States andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, says the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun will serve as a major test of the Federal Government’s ongoing sports reforms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival termed ‘Gateway Games’ isContinue Reading
Analysts have expressed mixed feelings over the U.S. 90-day reciprocal tariff for all countries except China. This is against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff reprieve, amidst stock market’s bond investors worry over sell-off in the U.S. Speaking during global trade virtual session on Thursday, trade expertsContinue Reading
MDAs Abuja, April 17, 2025 (NAN) Ms Zahrah Audu, Director-General, Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has reiterated the council’s readiness to work with heads of government agencies to enhance service delivery. Audu stated this in a communiqué at the end of a retreat for Heads of Ministries, Departments, andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), says he will continue to raise the bar in public communication and also serve the Nigerian public with integrity. Soneye said this on Thursday in Abuja in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
