A fall in the value of the pound increases the price of goods and services imported into the UK from overseas – because when the pound is weak against the dollar or euro, for example, it costs more for companies in the UK to buy things such as food, raw […]
After Boris Johnson dropped out of the Tory leadership race, leaving Rishi Sunak as the favorite to become prime minister, the pound has reportedly gained on the dollar. On Monday morning, sterling stood around 0.4% higher at $1.135. Last week, it fell as low as $1.11 amid continued political uncertainty […]
The Obi of Onitsha; Obi Alfred Nnaemeka has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with a credible election. Achebe made this call on Saturday, during the traditional Ofala festival of Onitsha to commemorate his 20th year on the throne as the monarch of the ancient Kingdom of Onitsha. Achebe […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has slammed a visa ban on Nigerians seeking to visit Dubai. The ban was conveyed in a notice issued to the country’s trade partners in Nigeria, including travel agents. Dejectedly, no reason was given for the decision, however, it was gathered that the visa rejections […]
The Manchester United manager has dropped Ronaldo from Saturday’s trip to Chelsea, as punishment, after he refused to come on as a substitute during Wednesday’s win against Tottenham. Following the impressive 2-0 win over Spurs at Old Trafford, post-match talks have been dominated by the early exit of the 37-year-old […]
24hrs after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced 100% divestment of government ownership of Polaris Bank to a new core investor; Strategic Capital Investment Limited (SCIL) analysts are optimistic the bank will continue on the trajectory of growth. Recall Vanguard reported earlier that SCIL paid an upfront consideration of […]
The Western African Examination Council (WAEC) has launched a WAEC digital certificate platform as part of efforts to meet the demands of the changing world. Head of the Nigerian Office; Mr. Patrick Areghan, who disclosed this at the launch of Lagos revealed that the digital platform will enable over 30 […]
Two years ago today, a mighty movement with #EndSARS was brought to its knees with the explosion of guns at the Lekki Tollgate. Over the next few days, the movement turned and festered into a different form of uprising. While some analyze the #EndSARS Movement as one that ended on […]
With just 45 days in office, Liz Truss has become the shortest-serving prime minister. The second shortest-serving PM was George Canning who served for 119 days before he died in office in 1827. Liz Truss, during a press briefing outside Downing Street today announced she is resigning from her post after […]
Minister of works and housing; Mr. Babatunde Fashola has confirmed the completion of the Second Niger Bridge stating that it would soon be opened for public use. Fashola, who stated this yesterday at the unveiling of President Muhammadu Buhari’s scorecard series (2015-2023) in Abuja, noted thus: “Second Niger Bridge has […]
