Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Banks reduce withdrawal limits on ATMs


 The battle for defence of the Naira value has widened, affecting existing withdrawal limits on Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) and foreign transactions on all existing Naira debit cards (ATM cards).

FIFA Presidency: NFF meets over Kalu’s ambition


Orji Uzor Kalu’s ambition to become the next FIFA president is generating excitement as Nigeria Football Federation appears reluctant to be drawn into declaring support for the former Abia State governor.

Rail ways upgrade: Buhari queries diversion of $1.005b China loan


President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, asked the Ministry of Finance to explain why the foreign loans obtained for various key rail projects by the Federal Government were diverted elsehow under the watch of former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

How Yoruba chose Awo as their leader — Osoba


Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, in this interview deflates claims by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his recent book that the Yoruba never had a leader. He argues that the former president is distorting history. Osoba  also spoke on other issues.

Why economically, we’re in trouble – Buhari


The trial of former public officers who looted the national treasury and stashed the funds in foreign banks will commence in few weeks.

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Massive fuel imports continue as refineries fail


Despite claims that Nigeria’s refineries are now operational, the country will have to depend largely on imported petrol in the third quarter of 2015.

We wash toilets to survive abroad – Stranded Rivers student


Rivers State students studying overseas face frustration due to non-payment of their allowances, CHUKWUDI AKASIKE writes