Amidst the lingering crises in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Temi Popoola, has stated that dollar asset listings can address the challenges. Commending the federal government’s forex reforms in an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, Popoola noted that the Exchange features a number of …
Read More »Elevator: Diaso’s death will not be swept under the carpet – NMA
Bose Adelakun | The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State Chapter has reiterated its commitment to ensure that everyone involved in the faulty elevator that caused the death of their member, Vwaere Diaso, at the General Hospital, Lagos Island is brought to book. NATIONAL TELESCOPE earlier reported that Dr. Diaso died …
Read More »3,620 Nigerians abducted, N5b demanded in one year – Report
Between July 2022 and June 2023, 3,620 people were abducted in over 582 kidnapping incidents in the country, with a reported ransom demand of at least N5billion and an actual ransom payment of over N302million, a figure that could be higher due to underreporting. An SB Morgan intelligence report released …
Read More »Navy arrests, destroy 350,000 litres oil-laden vessel in Rivers
A vessel, ‘MV Cecilia’ arrested with about 350,000 litres of stolen Automated Gas Oil also known as diesel in Woji, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has been set ablaze by the Nigerian Navy. Recall that the vessel was seized by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Pathfinder, Port …
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