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Naira begins new week on negative note

The Naira depreciated against the dollar on Monday, exchanging for N464 at the investors’ and exporters’ window. The rate represented a decrease of 0.36 per cent when compared to the…

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CBN unveils ‘SabiMONI’ platform to promote financial literacy, inclusion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday unveiled an e-learning platform, SabiMONI, to promote financial literacy and to deepen financial inclusion. Speaking at the ceremony, the CBN Governor, Mr…

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Buhari condoles with renowned scholar, Ralph Akinfeleye over wife’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye over passing of his wife of many years, Mrs. Carol Anike Akinfeleye. In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mr…

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EFCC seeks media partnership in fight against money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for close partnership with the media in efforts being made to check corruption, especially money laundering. In a statement issued in…

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Lagos Gov drums support for Akpabio’s for Senate presidency

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday expressed support for the ambitions of Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau Jibrin as President and Deputy President of the 10th Senate,…

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Sudan crisis: Singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

One of Sudan’s most prominent singers, Shaden Gardood, has been killed in crossfire in the Sudanese city of Omdurman. Gardood died amid clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary…

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FC Barcelona beat Espanyol to win their 27th LaLiga title

FC Barcelona claimed their 27th LaLiga title on Sunday after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a 4-2 thrashing of city rivals Espanyol. Barca moved to 85…

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World Safety Day: NIMASA reiterates commitment to acceptable standards

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed the agency’s commitment to achieving globally acceptable safety standards. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, said this in Lagos…

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Kwara Poly honours Gov AbdulRazaq, Oyedepo, Gambari, others at award night

Biodun Esan, IlorinBishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq were among the 50 eminent personalities honoured at the Kwara State Polytechnic fund raising and award…

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NiMet forecasts 3 days of sunshine, cloudiness from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday forecast sunny atmosphere on Sunday…

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