Nigeria
Nigeria ranks 38 in August FIFA ranking
Nigeria have moved up a spot in Fifa’s latest World ranking released on Thursday ahead of next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier clash...
Osinbajo appoints 21 new fed. Permanent secretaries
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the appointment of 21 new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita,...
CBN to sell N62.4 billion in Treasury bills next week
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he federal government will at an auction next Wednesday, sell N62.43 billion naira ($171 mln) of treasury bills, according to the central bank....
How Over N11 Trillion For Electricity was Squandered Under OBJ, Yar’Adua, Jonathan
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the next several years, you, your parents, your children and perhaps your great, grandchildren will be paying back over N11 trillion wasted...
Congratulations! Buhari’s Photographer Bayo Omoboriowo, Wife Welcomes Twins
By Victoria Ayuwei Lola Omitokun Omoboriowo, wife of Buhari’s photographer Bayo, recently gave birth to twins, Per Second News exclusively gathered. Lola Omoboriowo...
Diezani Alison-Madueke: What An Appetite
By Tony Orilade & Aisha Gambari From time immemorial, precious metals – gold, silver and sparkling stones such as diamonds have delighted women....
Osinbajo Denies Insulting Agitators of Restructuring As Political Jobbers
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]cting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has reiterated he never cursed at those agitating for restructuring, and did not refer to them as political jobbers. According...
Osinbajo’s vision and the climate of fear by Reuben Abati
“Where have you been?” “I have been around” “I was just wondering why you have not said anything since the Acting President...
At Least 31 Fishermen Killed As Boko Haram Militants Rampage Through Maiduguri Town
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]oko Haram militants swept through towns in Maiduguri, hacking villagers and killing 31 fishermen, vigilantes fighting the calamitous sect told AFP late Monday. “Boko...
Nigeria’s Creditworthiness Stabilizing- UBS
….Creditworthiness improved by higher commodity prices and stronger economic outlook UBS Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Office (CIO) said Monday it now has a...
Diezani Misery Continues: Forfeits Mansion, $2.7m to FG
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] former minister of petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke, has permanently forfeited a skyscraper property worth $37.5m to the federal government. A Federal High Court, sitting...
Buhari Will Not Resign, Says Presidency
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite calls by a band of protesters in Nigeria and London, President Muhammadu Buhari will continue in office as the president, according to...
Protesters March In Nigeria, London To Demand Buhari’s Resignation
Dozens of protesters in Nigeria and London have called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari in a coordinated march called “Our mumu...
Despite Lean Resources, Buhari Administration Transforming Government Performance, Says Osinbajo
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]cting President Yemi Osinbajo invoked his characteristic themes of hope and unity at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting a US-based Nigerian doctor who...
NNPC Commended For Clean, Updated Audit
Once again, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has received a positive audit report. ‘’Let me at this juncture commend the Group Managing Director,...
Feeding Nigeria’s 200 million people will be huge business- First Bank CEO
Nigeria imports nearly a shipload of rice every week. But it is one of the most agriculturally fertile countries in Africa. The challenge,...
