Nigeria: Imo Begins Full Enforcement Of Curfew
As security operatives commenced full enforcement of the 24-hour curfew imposed on Imo State yesterday, Governor Hope Uzodimma has warned…
Month: October 2020
NIN: NIMC Pledges Commitment To Enroll 2.5 Million Nigerians, Residents Monthly
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has pledged its commitment to increase the monthly National Identification Numbers (NIN) enrolment of…
Nigerian Sars Protests On Brink Of Hitting Oil Output, Demand
Nigeria is bracing for fresh disruption to its oil production and demand after violence sparked by weeks of nationwide protests…
Two Feared Dead As Kwara Hoodlums Attack Customs Office, Bank, Shoprite, Others
Two persons are feared dead after hoodlums invaded the office of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ilorin, Kwara State. The hoodlums…
The African States Who Received The Lion’s Share Of FDI In 2019
Out of the 998 projects financed by foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa last year, Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco…
‘Hands In The Air!’: Nigerians On Edge In Chaotic Lagos
Men, women and children walk with eyes down and hands up as they approach a hastily-made checkpoint in Nigeria’s biggest…
Nigeria: Calm Returns To Lagos After Days Of Unrest
Sporadic gunshots were heard in Lagos on Friday as security forces patrolled Nigeria’s biggest city after days of unrest following…
Expect More Marketing Texts And Emails In 2021 Than Ever Before
kA new report from Forrester Research predicts consumers will get more emails, texts and push notifications in 2021 than ever…
Intel Stock Closes Down More Than 10% After Weak Data Center Results, Chip Delay
Shares of Intel closed down more than 10% Friday, a day after the company’s third-quarter earnings revealed new weakness in…
That Missing iPhone 12 Charging Plug Is Poised To Provide A Boost To One Of Apple’s Hottest Growth Areas
Your new iPhone 12 comes without a wall plug in the box. Yes, that’s annoying. And yes, that means you’ll…
Amazon Blames ‘Technical Issue’ For Removing Apple Card As Payment Option
Some Amazon users discovered on Friday that saved Apple Card numbers had been removed from their Amazon accounts. CNBC confirmed…
Jared Kushner Friend, Giuliani Associate Ken Kurson Charged With Cyber Stalking
Ken Kurson, the former editor of a New York newspaper when it was owned by his friend Jared Kushner, a…
Tesla recalls nearly 50,000 Model S and X cars in China over faulty suspension
Tesla is recalling up to 48,442 of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, which were made in the…
Nigeria End Sars Protests: President Buhari Says 69 Killed In Unrest
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says 69 people have been killed in protests against police brutality that have rocked the country.…
Nigeria’s Tensions Aren’t Yet Touching Vital Oil Industry
Escalating tensions sweeping through Nigeria haven’t yet disrupted crude flows from Africa’s biggest oil producer in any meaningful way. A…
Food Markets Open In Lagos Despite Curfew But Prices Increase Over Roadblocks
Despite the curfew, some markets in Lagos are gradually reopening as consumers desperately try to restock on food items following…
Sanwo-Olu Eases Lagos Curfew From 8am To 6pm
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced ease in curfew from 8am to 6pm from Saturday. Sanwo-Olu declared curfew on…
Analysis: Move Over Bonds, FX Taking Over As Investors’ New Favourite Playbook
A dearth of action in fixed income markets is prompting bond investors to focus more on currencies to spot market…
Next Africa: Nigerians Find That Democracy Brings Few Changes
This was the week Nigerians learned that two decades of democratic rule have brought scant change. When the ruling elite…
Arik Resumes Lean Operations Oct.23
Arik Air says it will resume limited flights to some destinations where there are no curfew on Oct. 23. Mr…
Dollar Set For Weekly Loss Amid U.S. Stimulus, Election Uncertainty
The dollar lost a little ground against most currencies on Friday after a measured U.S. presidential debate and headed for…
Sterling Slips After UK PMI Slowdown, Still Up On The Week
The pound slipped against the dollar and euro on Friday after the UK Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to a…
Pound Slips As Experts Say Accidental No-Deal Brexit Remains High
The pound fell Thursday despite the U.K. and EU resuming talks on a trade deal as experts warned that the…
OPEC+ Production Cut Might Be Extended As Nigeria Struggle To Meet Quota
There is every indication that the OPEC+ production cut target might be extended a little far into the coming year…
1,183% Jump In FX Demand Weakens Naira By 0.06% At I&E
The Naira fell by 25 kobo or 0.06 per cent at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) segment of the foreign…
Young Nigerians Came To Protest Police Brutality. Then The Shooting Started
LAGOS, Nigeria—The first sign that something was wrong at Lekki Toll Gate came when the lights went out. David Emmanuel,…
Stakeholders Seek Mechanised Exploration Of Gold
Stakeholders in solid minerals industry are calling for the mechanised exploration of the abundant mineral resources in Nigeria. Specifically, they…
Burned-Out Buildings And Armed Gangs In Lagos Despite President’s Plea
Gangs armed with knives and sticks blocked major roads in Lagos on Friday, with many angered by an appeal by…
Nigeria’s President Buhari Calls On Protests To Stop, Engage With Government
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari called on protesters to stop demonstrating and engage with government in a short speech on Thursday.…
Gold Falls 1% On Resilient U.S. Jobs Data, Dollar Recovery
Gold retreated 1% to near $1,900 an ounce on Thursday on better-than-expected U.S. jobs data, with appeal of the metal…