JOY OKON One of the leading voices from the South-East in the National Assembly, Senator Victor Umeh, is appalled by the neglect of the Eastern Rail Line by successive administrations at the federal level. The Labour Party chieftain said the abandoned rail line is supposed to be a trade enablerContinue Reading
In the past week, the naira experienced a mixed performance across various segments, reflecting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to stabilise the currency. Analysts said that forex market interventions from the CBN have slowed down amidst a decline in external reserves, which stood at $39.09bn as of Thursday.Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI, JOY OKON, MARTINS DURU The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Sunday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress against its planned March 1 shutdown of telecommunication services in response to the recent 50 per cent tariff hike. The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
BY EFE MODESUS At least five notorious cultists have been feared killed after rival gangs resumed supremacy battle in the Mushin area of Lagos at the weekend. The gang war said to be between members of the Aye and Eiye cult groups, it was gathered, started from Ilasa and soonContinue Reading