Archives for October 22, 2020
NDIC Hosts International Virtual Conference
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has taken the front seat in the international finance community to drive public discourse on the impact, risks, challenges and opportunities of Financial Technology…
Armed men invade The Nation, set office ablaze
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Armed men on Wednesday set headquarters of Vintage Press Limited, publishers of The Nation ablaze after a commando-like invasion. A statement by the management signed by Editor,…
EndSARS: ECOWAS calls for dialogue to end unrest
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called for dialogue between the Federal Government and #EndSARS protesters for an early and amicable resolution of the social unrest. The…
N392bn projects debt: Senate asks FG to consider pension fund
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday, told the Senate that the Federal Government owe construction firms handling 711 road projects across the country N392bn. The debt,…
Buhari must address Nigerians, Senate spokesperson, Ndume insist
Buhari In compliance with the National Assembly’s resolutions on the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality and bad governance, the Spokesperson for the Senate, Dr. Ajibola Basiru, and the Chairman,…
#EndSARS: Ghanaian President, Akufo-Addo Condemns Use Of Violence
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana says violence, “be it on the part of the police or protesters, cannot be the solution” to the current happenings in Nigeria. Akufo-Addo, the Chairman…
Revealed : Soldiers, policemen killed 12 Lekki protesters, hid corpses – Amnesty
Global rights group, Amnesty International, has revealed that at least 12 Lekki protesters were killed at the Lekki tollgate plaza and at the Alausa areas of Lagos State, adding that…
Lekki Shooting: ‘no sitting governor controls the rules of engagement of the army’ — Sanwo Olu’s full text of broadcast
Sanwo Olu Dear Lagosians I address you today with a heavy heart, but not just as your elected Governor. I do so as a father and a brother. I do…
EndSARS: NECO Reschedules Oct. 22, 23, 24 Examinations To Nov Over Protests
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has rescheduled its examinations scheduled for Oct. 22, 23 and 24 to November, owing to insecurity and curfew imposed by some states. Mr Azeez Sani,…
Access Bank denies aiding military attack on Lekki protesters
Access Bank Nigeria Plc has distanced itself from social and some electronic media reports that it aided the military attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki, by allowing military snippers…