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Month: July 2023

Ex-MAN chairman tasks CBN on adequate forex for manufacturers

The Chairman stated that the development would improve productivity and profit margins for manufacturers. Dr Wale Adegbite, former Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun Chapter, has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide more foreign exchange for manufacturers to improve productivity. Adegbite made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency…

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Australia vs Nigeria: 5 reasons why Asisat Oshoala should start for the Super Falcons

The Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala had a difficult game against Canada in their opening game in the Women’s World Cup.

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Choosing the right battery for your Solar system

#FeaturebyBluetti Solar power is on trend as a free and sustainable energy source. You may have already installed a solar system on your roof and are benefiting from it. But merely a solar system isn’t a sure card. What if there’s a long power outage occurring just on rainy days? Invest in a battery, all…

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9 suspects arrested as troops raid IPOB’s camp in Anambra

The identified camp was raided on Sunday in an effort to curb the illicit activities of the fighters in the communities. Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with Vigilante Group have destroyed camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network, and apprehended nine suspects in Anambra. The Director, Army…

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20 killed in Ore tanker fire, Ondo Govt mourns victims

The state government promises to reach out to the families of the victims. The Ondo State Government on Monday mourned victims of a tanker explosion that occurred in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, made available…

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Police arrest 4 Boko Haram members plotting to attack Atiku’s house

The suspect confessed that he and his colleagues had a plan to attack sensitive locations in Yola and organisations belonging to Atiku. One Boko Haram suspect, Jubrila Mohammed and three other persons have been arrested while plotting to attack the residence of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in Yola. Mohammed from Damboa in Borno…

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Inflation crises in Ghana spurs an aggressive move from the Country’s central bank

Ghana’s Central Bank raises key interest rates by 30% in response to skyrocketing inflation. Financial analyst Richmond Frimpong supports the move, stating it’s the best way to tackle the country’s economic crisis. The inflation rate presently stands above 42%, prompting the need for a higher interest rate to lower consumer spending. To combat the skyrocketing level of…

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Barbie breaks ground with ₦39 million, Òrìṣà beats Oppenheimer with ₦27 million

It was a tough battle, but Nigerians chose the iconic doll over a deity and Nolan’s destroyer. Over the weekend, Nigerian audiences witnessed a huge movie battle at the box office. Greta Gerwig’s ridiculously pink Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s bleak historical drama Oppenheimer, and Kola Odunlade‘s Òrìṣà (#OrisaBarbieHeimer) debuted all at once on Friday, July 21,…

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Biggie tricks ‘BBNaija All-Star’ housemates with fake nominations

The real game of strategy has begun. The grand commander of the Big Brother Naija house has played his first trick on the housemates, and it was a great one indeed. Following the Head of House challenge, which saw Adekunle emerge as the winner, the all-star housemates held their first round of eviction nominations on…

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8 escape death as 2-storey building collapses in Ibadan following downpour

Adeyemo said the rain which started on Sunday evening till around midnight was responsible for the building collapse. Eight occupants of a 2-storey building at Inalende area of Ibadan, on Monday morning escaped death as the building collapsed following a prolonged downpour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that neighbours and other sympathisers rushed…

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