Telecommunication service subscribers in 47 local government areas in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna states have been affected by the ban on telecom services in the areas by the Federal Government, findings have revealed.

Telecommunication service subscribers in 47 local government areas in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna states have been affected by the ban on telecom services in the areas by the Federal Government, findings have revealed.

Telecommunication service subscribers in 47 local government areas in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna states have been affected by the ban on telecom services in the areas by the Federal Government, findings have revealed. This is as bank customers and Point of Sale operators in the affected areas groan over lack of access to banking services as the ban continues in the four states. The Federal Government had imposed a […]

October 22, 2021 35

BUSINESS

The prices of soybean and maize – the basic grains in poultry production – have increased by about 300 per cent and 170 per cent respectively, warranting the collapse of many poultry farms across the country.

The prices of soybean and maize – the basic grains in poultry production – have increased by about 300 per cent and 170 per cent respectively, warranting the collapse of many poultry farms across the country. The Director-General, Poultry Association of Nigeria, Onallo Akpa, said these in an interview with reporters. Akpa said the worst hit farms were those operated by small scale poultry farmers, as most dealers in this […]

October 22, 2021 30

SPORTS

Napoli returned to the top of Serie A on Sunday after Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored the only goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Torino.

Napoli returned to the top of Serie A on Sunday after Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored the only goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Torino.AC Milan had moved to the top of the table after battling back from two goals down to beat Hellas Verona 3-2 at the San Siro on Saturday.But Napoli moved back to the summit after Osimhen, who had scored for his country in a 2-0 […]

October 18, 2021 289

NEWS

Real Madrid and the Rivers State Government have signed a cooperation ratification agreement for promotion of sports amongst children and youths at the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt.

Real Madrid and the Rivers State Government have signed a cooperation ratification agreement for promotion of sports amongst children and youths at the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt. According to a statement on Sunday signed by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers State Governor, the signing took place over the weekend at the auditorium of the Real Madrid Sport City, Madrid, Spain. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom […]

October 18, 2021 125

SPORTS

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann backed Polish poacher Robert Lewandowski to win this year’s Ballon d’Or as the Bundesliga leaders prepare for a top-of-the-table clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann backed Polish poacher Robert Lewandowski to win this year’s Ballon d’Or as the Bundesliga leaders prepare for a top-of-the-table clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Lewandowski, who has been nominated for the prestigious annual award alongside the likes of Harry Kane, Leonardo Bonucci and Lionel Messi, is hoping to win his first Ballon d’Or next month after winning FIFA’s rival award for men’s player of […]

October 18, 2021 167

SPORTS

In celebration of Bordeaux’s 140th anniversary, Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed he will be among fans when the club take on Nantes in a French Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique on Sunday.

In celebration of Bordeaux’s 140th anniversary, Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed he will be among fans when the club take on Nantes in a French Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique on Sunday. Bordeaux was founded on October 1, 1881, as a multi-sports club and is one of the most successful football clubs in France and boasts six Ligue 1 titles, four Coupe de France titles, […]

October 18, 2021 141

BUSINESS

The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youths Development on Wednesday said 10,000 out of the three million youths who applied for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund have been shortlisted.

The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youths Development on Wednesday said 10,000 out of the three million youths who applied for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund have been shortlisted. The Youth Development arm of the ministry said this in a statement it issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The statement added that the selected youths would be entitled to loans between N250,000 and N3m. It added that the Ministry of Youth […]

October 14, 2021 20

BUSINESS

The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited upturned the previous day’s loss with a N95.34bn gain on Tuesday following renewed buying interest in 27 stocks.

The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited upturned the previous day’s loss with a N95.34bn gain on Tuesday following renewed buying interest in 27 stocks. The NGX All-Share Index increased by 0.45 per cent to close at 40,896.96 basis points from 40,714bps on Monday, while the market capitalisation of stocks rose to N21.31tn from N21.22tn on Monday. The total volume and value traded appreciated by 194.75 per cent and […]

October 13, 2021 22

NEWS

The International Monetary Fund has said the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies pose risks to the global economy.

The International Monetary Fund has said the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies pose risks to the global economy. The IMF said this in its ‘Global Financial Stability’ report released on Tuesday. It said the adoption of crypto assets and stablecoins in emerging markets and developing economies could pose a challenge to those countries’ macroeconomic and financial stability. According to the fund, while the risks are contained for now, regulators have to […]

October 13, 2021 22

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