CBN raises interest rate to 18%, retains other parameters
The policy-setting committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which measures interest…
FG removes 5% tax on calls, data
The Federal Government has announced the removal of its proposed five per cent excise duty on telecommunication services. The government…
APC Rejects Abia Guber Poll, Says Votes Juggled, Allocated to LP, PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State rejected in its totality the March 18 governorship election, saying that the…
Nigeria relies on generators for 75% electricity – Report
About 75 per cent of electricity consumed in Nigeria comes from diesel and petrol-powered generators, the latest reports released on…
Africa accounts for 55% of world’s poor – ECA
The Chief Economist at the Economic Commission for Africa, Hanan Morsy, says Africa currently accounts for more than half of…
INEC Declares Catholic Priest, Fr Hyacinth Alia Benue Gov-Elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Benue State,…
INEC Surprisingly Allocated Only 3000 Votes to Me In My Local Govt – Jandor, Lagos PDP Gov Candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), has said he was surprised that the Independent…
Banking Crisis Propels Bitcoin Higher
Bitcoin closed out its best week in four years as turmoil in traditional banking drove some investors to turn to…
Peter Obi Officially Petitions Presidential Election Tribunal
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has formally submitted a petition challenging the process leading to…
INEC Suspends Collation of Governorship Election Results in Abia, Enugu
The Commission met today, Monday 20th March 2023 and reviewed the conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections held…