…the recent weakness in the equities market may be driven by three separate but related factors. The first is profit-taking following an extraordinary rally that saw the Nigerian stock market gain more than 60% year-to-date at its peak. After months of strong price appreciation, particularly in stocks that delivered tri…

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…now been confirmed to be methane. "Preliminary findings suggest there may be geological factors involved, possibly fault lines common to these locations, which could be responsible for the emissions. "We are awaiting the final report from the professionals handling the investigation," he said. Governor Abiodun reaffirm…

…uphold democratic values throughout the electoral process. The groups warned political actors against the weaponisation of poverty through vote buying, insisting that the electorate should be allowed to make their choices freely without coercion or financial inducements. The call was made in a preliminary election asse…

…Bunch podcast, where he spoke about their failed marriage and made allegations against actor Yul Edochie. The actress who is Yul's second wife is now defending him publicly, warning critics to stop insulting him. According to her, Yul was "God-sent" to her and her two children after Obasi abandoned them. Obasi, in the…

…themselves very well and take no side in the exercise," he said. He urged political actors to accept the outcome of the election and allow the state to focus on governance after the polls.

…including suspected fault lines. "Preliminary findings suggest there may be geological factors involved, possibly fault lines common to these locations, which could be responsible for the emissions," he said. The governor assured residents that the government remains committed to ensuring the safety of students and the…

…move beyond the electoral process and focus on governance. He stressed the need for all actors to embrace the will of the people and work collectively towards the continued development and progress of Ekiti State.

…during the incident and nearly fell to the ground, adding that the presence of political actors around the polling centre contributed to the tension. "They pushed me and I almost fell. All the APC leaders concentrated here because this is my ward. What happened today should not be part of a democratic process," he stat…

…are appointed for an initial six-month period and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. Such appointments are voluntary and carry no salary or financial entitlement. Accordingly, no officer acquires a proprietary interest in any office within IPOB. He emphasised that the dissolved 3rd Administration appea…

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has debunked a viral report about him battling terminal illness. DAILY POST reports that the rumors gained traction on social media after a video showing the actor in a frail state went viral. The development sparked concern about his health status among colleagues and fans . Spea…

…Some voters interviewed during the exercise confirmed receiving money from political actors, describing the practice as widespread across several polling centres in the community. The allegations emerged hours after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, visited Polling Unit 003, Foutage of O…

…forest areas, so detours become necessary," he said. The minister commended the contractor, Hitech Construction Company, for its commitment to the project, noting that the contractor had continued work on several sections in spite of delayed payments. Umahi said, "Hitech has continued working on some sections without p…

…are appointed for an initial six-month period and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. Such appointments are voluntary and carry no salary or financial entitlement. “The dissolved 3rd Administration appears to have operated under the mistaken belief that its tenure was permanent and that the authority th…

…accumulation. "The railway project has not started yet, so we have directed the contractor to create proper drainage within the median and connect it to the existing drainage network," he added. Umahi admitted that water had gathered in a few depressed sections of the highway but assured that corrective measures were a…

…Africa Prize for Acting in 2020 and received a nomination for Best Promising Young Actor at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).Beyond acting, she has made a name for herself as a filmmaker, with her short film Rehearsal winning several international accolades, including the Luna Valencia Award and the Kurtzfil…

…while its maximum lending rate is 36%. The bank notes that actual pricing depends on factors such as borrower creditworthiness, loan type, and prevailing market conditions. Access Bank currently offers a prime lending rate of 25.5% and a maximum lending rate of 32%. The same pricing structure applies across several loa…

…resemblance to the professional and political journey of veteran Nigerian Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo. Many Millennials and members of the Gen Z may be too young to know that long before "The Black Book", Omoni Oboli's "Love in Every Word", or other contemporary Nollywood productions conquered ou…

…export controls are unlikely to be the right approach to stop malicious actors from abusing powerful dual-use cyber technologies.

…superconducting magnets. Together, they have helped deliver more sophisticated reactor designs, better simulations, and more complex control schemes. It doesn't hurt that, at the end of 2022, a U.S. Department of Energy lab announced that it had produced a controlled fusion reaction that produced more power than the la…

…initiatives in countries of origin, aligning with Nigeria's efforts to reduce the push factors driving irregular migration by creating opportunities at home. The declaration notes ongoing work to adopt targeted sanctions and other restrictive measures against individuals and entities involved in migrant smuggling, incl…

…of life. She commended the President, the National Assembly, Wike, engineers, contractors and community leaders for their contributions to its successful delivery. Earlier, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, Richard Dauda, said the project comprises a 3.9-kilometre road ne…

…across the country whose lack of knowledge about genotype compatibility remains a major factor in the rising number of children born with sickle cell disorder. An estimated 150,000 infants are born annually with sickle cell disorder, the most common inherited haemoglobin disorder worldwide. According to the World Healt…

…from the contest. The SDP alleged that the reports were being circulated by political actors linked to the ruling party and an expelled former national chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam. The party further claimed that although INEC provided its national secretariat with an access code for the upload of polling unit agents, th…