Apple nets $600m in Dialog deal

Apple Inc is buying the power-management technology at the heart of its iPhones in a 600 million dollar. The purchased deal is with Dialog Semiconductor that also secures the German-listed company’s role as a supplier to the U.S. tech giant. The agreement to acquire patents and people from the Anglo-German chip designer is not only … Continue reading Apple nets $600m in Dialog deal

Diamond Bank gets global recognition as Top Retail Bank in Africa

Nigeria’s leading retail bank Diamond Bank Plc has been rated 4stars and ranked as one of the best retail banks globally by the Lafferty Banking 500 index 2018. According to Lafferty, Diamond bank was selected as one of the top banks globally after credible information gathering process adopted by the Lafferty Research and Development division, … Continue reading Diamond Bank gets global recognition as Top Retail Bank in Africa

Nigerian govt issues another N100bn Sukuk bond

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the approval for the issuance of a second tranche of N100 billion Sukuk bond. This was disclosed at a two-day training on Sukuk structurisation and management in Abuja. The training was organised by the Metropolitan Skills Ltd in collaboration with the ministry of finance, and Standing Committee for … Continue reading Nigerian govt issues another N100bn Sukuk bond

Plateau: Unknown gunmen kill soldier, abduct 21-year-old lady

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a soldier and abduction of a 21-year-old lady in the state. The confirmation was made through the Spokesman of the Command, DSP Mathias Terna Tyopev on Wednesday, in Jos. Tyopev said, “On the 09/10/2018, at about 21:00 hours, Alhaji Idris Gambo of Corner Soja, Jos … Continue reading Plateau: Unknown gunmen kill soldier, abduct 21-year-old lady

Rivers guber primaries: APC reveals ‘Wike, Abe’s’ roles in nullification of Cole’s candidacy by court

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, has said that the nullification of the governorship primary election in the state by a High Court in Port Harcourt did not come to it as a surprise. The party said that the judgement was expected from the court presided over by Justice Chiwendu Worgu, adding that … Continue reading Rivers guber primaries: APC reveals ‘Wike, Abe’s’ roles in nullification of Cole’s candidacy by court

PDP kicks as PLASIEC declares APC winner of Plateau LG polls

The Plateau state independent electoral commission, PLASIEC, has announced the results of Wednesday’s local government elections conducted in Plateau state. While announcing the results at the PLASIEC headquarters on Thursday morning, Chairman of the Commission, Fabian Ntung, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) won eleven out of the thirteen chairmanship positions in the state. He … Continue reading PDP kicks as PLASIEC declares APC winner of Plateau LG polls

APC vs PDP: Nigerians react as Obasanjo endorses Atiku to defeat Buhari

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the endorsement of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday of presidential ambition of his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar. Obasanjo is currently in a meeting with Atiku, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and others in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. In his opening remarks, Obasanjo declared that … Continue reading APC vs PDP: Nigerians react as Obasanjo endorses Atiku to defeat Buhari

Senate rejects Buhari’s NPC nominee over certificate scandal

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rejected a commissioner-nominee for the National Population Commission (NPC). Dr. Abdul Malik Mohammed Durnnguwa was the only one out of the 23 nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari who was not cleared. The Senate explained that Durnnguwa’s West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate was questionable. According to Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi, “Dr. … Continue reading Senate rejects Buhari’s NPC nominee over certificate scandal

Atiku speaks on reunion with Obasanjo, his endorsement by religious leaders

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has expressed excitement on the outcome of his meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The leaders met on Thursday at Obasanjo’s residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Atiku wrote on his Twitter page after the meeting: “It was exciting meeting with my former boss and having … Continue reading Atiku speaks on reunion with Obasanjo, his endorsement by religious leaders

2019 presidency: What Obasanjo told Atiku, Oyedepo, others [Full text]

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed the presidential ambition of his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar. Obasanjo who is currently in a meeting with Atiku, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and others in Abeokuta, Ogun state declared that Atiku will defeat the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019. … Continue reading 2019 presidency: What Obasanjo told Atiku, Oyedepo, others [Full text]