Why Do Regimes Love to Torture?
Governments and times change in Uganda, but the one thing all of them have had in common is the appalling reliance on primitive torture of suspects. You can trace this…
Rice Smuggling – Govt Threatens to Shut Borders With Neighbouring Countries
The Federal Government has threatened to shut some land borders if the smuggling of rice continues from neighbouring countries. Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, gave the…
CAN takes over case of sacked Lagos Presiding Chaplain
The Christian Association of Nigeria has taken over the case of the sacked Presiding Chaplain of the Chapel of Christ the Light, Venerable Femi Taiwo. PUNCH Metro gathered that executive…
Another PDP Politician Arrested
The family and lawyer of an opposition politician arrested in Kogi State on Saturday have called on Governor Yahaya Bello to help secure his release. The wife of Etudaye Momoh,…
These are the 3 safest investments in Nigeria today.
Investing in Nigeria has become riskier and full of uncertainty as the country battles its worst economic crisis in about 2 decades. With hyper inflation rates, increasingly unemployment rate tightening…
All the major economic news from Nigeria in 5 minutes – 27/6/2017
Summary of the top business, economic and political news in Nigeria today. The Federal Government is seeking a loan of $5bn from the World Bank Group to boost power availability…
Atlas Mara is bullish on Union Bank
Atlas Mara, an investment bank promoted by Bob Diamond and Asish Thakkar appears bullish on one time banking giant Union bank, as it plans to spend over 25% of a…
Perennial broke friends have these 6 habits
These are dire times in Nigeria’s economy, needless to repeat. However, dire or not, as individuals, we continue to seek ways to improve our lot financially and move ahead despite…
‘Mareva’, How ‘Etisalat 13’ plans to checkmate Mubadala
The consortium of 13 banks that lent Etisalat Nigeria $1.2 billion have decided to seek legal action against Mubadala for abandoning its shares. The banks may have decided to pursue…
Another 3 Risks to note when investing in cryptocurrencies
The whole world seems to be a buzz with crypto talk, and Nigeria is not left out. Ponzi schemes now promise fabulous returns from bitcoin trading: 10% daily 50% monthly.…