The Nigerian equities market recorded a marginal made a marginal recovery from previous losses as investors gained N31 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This followed a surge in the share prices of stocks like ABBEY MORTGAGE BANK, UNILEVER and LEARN AFRCA amongst others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday April 21 as public holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo, emphasised the…
The Akwa Ibom State Government officially unveiled the State Human Capital Development Strategy Plan on Monday in Uyo, with priority attention to education and healthcare. The plan, christened: “ARISE Human Capital Development Strategy Plan”, was unveiled by Vice-President Kashim Shettima Speaking at the event, Mr Shettima said the policy was a declaration that the true…
The Nigerian currency, naira gained N5.53 against the American dollar at the official market on Tuesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Foreign exchange data showed that the naira appreciated to N1,598.48/$1 as against the N1,604.48/$1 it traded on Monday. On the black market, the naira closed flat to trade at N1,615/$1. The naira lost…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and detained a man identified as David Nwokorie on the orders of a retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Hilary Okpara, following a complaint by his daughter, Genevieve Okpara, over allegations of cyberstalking and blackmail. Family sources told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that David was arrested last week by…
