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  • Obasanjo’s library: SERAP demands discloure of donors

    Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “urgently propose a bill that would specifically regulate and bring transparency to any future presidential library fundraising process, and make public disclosure of major donations towards the establishment of any such library mandatory.” The organization said that, “Osinbajo should work […]
  • UK needs financial reserves in the tank for Brexit: Hammond

    LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond said he would keep “reserves in the tank” to see the economy through its looming Brexit challenge, signaling little room for extra spending in this week’s budget despite better news on borrowing. Syndicated from Reuters
  • PHOTOS: EFCC Raids Goodluck Jonathan’s Godson’s Multi-billion Naira House

    Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have raided the home of George Turnah, a popular godson to the former President Goodluck Jonathan. Operatives of the agency stormed the palatial home of the former president’s godson located at Kolo Creek, Ogbia local government area at about 5:00 pm on Friday and went through… […]
  • PHOTONEWS: Tinubu, Jonathan, Sheriff, others at opening of Obasanjo’s Presidential Library

    Many notable dignitaries attended the opening of the Olusegun Obasanjo’s Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital yesterday. The former President was joined by national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar. Others include, current President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , Peoples Democratic […]
  • Austria calls for EU-wide ban on Turkish campaign events

    “A collective EU response to prevent such campaign events would make sense so that individual countries like Germany where appearances are forbidden don’t end up being pressured by Turkey,” Kern told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag. Syndicated from World Bulletin
  • 14 arrested over Ondo killings

    From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure ONDO State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 14 people in connection with last Saturday’s cult clash in Ondo, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. No fewer than nine people reportedly lost their lives while several others sustained injuries in the town during the clash. The […]
  • Discordant Tunes Tarnish Gombe LG Poll

    The much awaited local government elections in Gombe state has been won and lost but the poll has left in its trails serious controversy, CHUWANG DUNGS, report Arguably, one of the defining features of the Local government elections which took place in Gombe state on Saturday 25 February 2017, to elect chairmen and Councilors in […]
  • Why Chinese Businesses Like To Invest In Nigeria

    Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr Zhou Pinjiang, during a meeting February 6, at his residence in Abuja bared his mind on the vision and strategy to expand the scope of his country’s relations with Nigeria especially in attracting Chinese companies to the country and securing Chinese funding for Nigeria’s economic development. Below are […]
  • Survive Like a Small Business

    For every small business that goes belly up, there are dozens more that are thriving. Here are three lessons for how you can operate like a small business to survive even the deepest of downturns: • Agility. Small businesses have a great advantage in a fast-changing world: they adapt quickly. Without layers of bureaucracy showing […]
  • Cross-Border E-Commerce Considered A Growth Rocket For Sub Saharan Africa Retailers

    DHL Express, a leading international express services provider, has published research highlighting the significant growth opportunity for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. The report – The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity – looks in detail at the markets and products that offer the highest growth […]