Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has made history on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), becoming the first banking stock under the NGX Banking Index to trade above the N100 mark. The milestone was reached during the trading session on Tuesday, signaling strong investor confidence and solid market momentum. Stanbic IBTC Holdings is trailing closely, hovering around […]
Former presidential aide and political commentator, Reno Omokri, has publicly criticized Labour Party chieftain, Peter Obi, for failing to attend the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The burial ceremony, held in Daura, Katsina State on Tuesday, was attended by a high-level delegation led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and […]
Nigerian music sensation, Davido has received a prestigious Silver Certification in the United Kingdom for his album “Timeless”. The album, released on March 31, 2023, has sold over 100,000 units in the UK, earning its place among the country’s most successful music releases. “Timeless” showcases Davido’s versatility, blending Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, and other […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting, discussing recent tensions with Israel and strengthening bilateral relations. Araghchi briefed Wang on the ceasefire developments, and both ministers explored opportunities to deepen their countries’ partnership. Iran is seeking to bolster its […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the launch of a new digital platform for the processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), marking a major shift in the country’s immigration system towards full digitisation. According to a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Service Public Relations […]
Domestic staff of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari offered prayers at his Daura residence on Wednesday, a day after his burial. Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State, according to Islamic rites, marking the end of a solemn national farewell. His remains were interred at 5:50 pm following a […]
The Nigerian naira has indeed reached a four-month high against the US dollar, closing at N1,518/$ on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. This marks the naira’s strongest level since March and its first time falling below N1,520/$ since then. Several factors have contributed to this surge. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s direct […]
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been remembered for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s digital economy. According to Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Buhari facilitated the phase two of the national ICT infrastructure backbone, which enabled the construction of data centers in Kano and Abuja. This development marked a significant milestone in the country’s digital growth, as […]
