Yemi Cardoso, CBN Governor •Analysts give mixed reactions BY GODWIN OBI The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that the apex bank will keep interest rates high until inflation subsides by implementing orthodox policies. Inflation in Nigeria remains stubbornly high at 33.2 per cent,Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Experts and stakeholders have praised the recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations governing the issuance and allotment of securities for private companies emphasizing the regulations’ focus on bolstering investor protection. The SEC last Thursday announced the new rules which declares that “Any person who issues orContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 presidential elections, Peter Obi, on Monday, paid a visit to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Jugawa State governor, Sule Lamido, in their Abuja homes. The outcome of the meeting was not revealed to theContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced a plan by his administration to set up a panel of inquiry into the governance of the state. Governor Fubara stated this on Monday after swearing in Dagogo Iboroma as the Attorney General of the state shortly after the SeniorContinue Reading
● We will promote an equitable Maritime Labour industry – Mobereola. L-R: Vice Chairperson, ENL Consortium Dr. Vicky Haastrup; former Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Ade Dosunmu; Director General, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile; Executive Director Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services Mr. Jibril Abba;Former Director General,Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria. During a working visit to Canada, Tuggar engaged with various stakeholders to advance bilateral relations. In a meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Tuggar highlighted Nigeria’s position asContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) to foster bilateral relationship for the enhancement of economic growth. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi led some of his managementContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI A new association known as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Women in Security (WIS) has been unveiled in Lagos. Speaking at the unveiling of the association at the NPA Sports Complex in Surulere, Lagos on Friday, the Coordinator of WIS, Mrs Gloria Ayika, said NPA Women inContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Some of the abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene in Kogi State, have been rescued, the state government has confirmed. In a statement on Sunday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said the students were rescued safely byContinue Reading
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. •Let’s redesign the country or …•Vows not to run for president or any elective office under the present structure•Explains how FG can be made accountable to the people•Why I hardly lose my battles BY GODWIN OBI The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki,Continue Reading