Veterinary technician killed by lion he nursed for nine years at OAU zoo
A veterinary technician, Olabode Olawuyi has been killed by a lion in the zoological garden at the Obafemi Awolowo University. Abiodun Olarewaju, the university’s spokesperson, said that Olawuyi was…
Ban on Sachet Alcohol: Expected impacts on govt.’s revenue stream, consumer’s behavior
By Akinola Aderibigbe Considering the global and local market size of spirit drinks, the decision by the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration, (NAFDAC) to ban the production,…
Naira tumbles to new all-time low at parallel market, trades at N1,730/$
The parallel section of the foreign exchange market recorded a new all-time low on Monday after the naira depreciated to N1,730 per dollar. The naira fell by 8.13 percent from…
EFCC grills Ahmed, ex-Kwara governor, over ‘misappropriation of N3bn’
Abdulfatah Ahmed, a former governor of Kwara state, is currently under interrogation at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former Kwara governor arrived at…
FG begins payment of withheld ASUU salaries
The federal government has begun the payment of withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU president, said on Monday that the union…
Nigerians slam Seyi Tinubu for preaching endurance over economic hardship
The eldest son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi Tinubu, on Monday, pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with his father’s administration as they weather the challenging economic times.…
Ibadan residents protest high cost of living
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. The protesters were spotted around…
Fuel scarcity looms as NARTO directs tanker drivers to withdraw services
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) says it has directed all its members to withdraw their petroleum trucks from product-loading activities from Monday, February 19, 2024. The…
Dennis Idahosa wins Edo APC guber ticket
Dennis Idahosa, a member of the house of representatives, has been elected as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Edo governorship election. Hope Uzodimma, governor…
Banks sell $3.3bn as CBN battles fresh naira slump
The naira suffered a fresh slide both at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Friday. The national currency depreciated to on Friday N1,670/$ from N1,600/$ recorded at…
