CBN Floats Naira Officially
Nigeria’s central bank said it will allow the naira exchange rate to be market-driven, setting the stage for a devaluation of the currency when the...
Monthly Archive: June 2016
Malnutrition hits Boko Haram rescued in Borno
Nearly 700 people, most of them children, are receiving treatment in hospital in northeast Nigeria for severe malnutrition after being rescued from Boko Haram, the...
Zimbabwean Soccer Coach Punched to Death
A social soccer match in Epworth ended tragically after a supporter punched the winning team’s coach for not scoring more goals. Maxwell Munemo (29) on...
AU to Launch E-Passport
The African Union (AU) is prepared to launch the electronic passport (e-passport) at the next AU Summit tabled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in...
FG seeks worldwide seizure of assets of ex-President Jonathan’s allies
The Federal Government, Monday, kicked off legal processes that will enable it TO freeze local and foreign assets of Jide Omokore and Kola Aluko, allies...
Senator Sheriff to Face EFCC Over Diezani’s Campaign Slush Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Tuesday invited the controversial National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, to appear before...
EDO 2016: ODOBU SEEKS APC’S ACTION AGAINST BUYING OF PVSs
Dr. Pius Odubu, Edo State Deputy Governor and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, has appealed to the leadership of...
Tanzania: Experts Caution Too Much Austerity May Hurt Growth
Too much austerity measures may derail the effort to collect more taxes and could result in long-term damage to growth, financial experts have cautioned. Financial...
I Don’t Need More Than 200 Workers In Imo Civil Service
Independent report Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo State, has declared that he does not need more than 200 workers in his state civil service. In...