Banks’ credit to manufacturers falls 26.8% to N5.19trn

*… as credit guarantees unlock N47bn *MAN seeks stronger guarantee coverage, N1trn stabilisation fund *Nigeria needs…

Stock market extend losses, 55 stocks depreciate; 20 record capital gains

By Peter Egwuatu Share prices of 55 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) depreciated…

Ebola: FG identifies 53 contacts, offers N100,000 weekly support

*Says emergency support to cover feeding, accommodation, family upkeep *Patient improves as DG warns against delayed…

Death toll in Taraba bandits’ attack now 50

The death toll from an attack by gunmen in Taraba State has risen to at least…

Kane primed to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d’Or glory

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned…

Police arrest school driver for kidnapping, raping Delta student

A 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police…

Brazil’s Lula clinches victory over Flavio Bolsonaro to win fourth term

Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as…

Nigeria’s debts and future development

Two mutually exclusive reports on Nigeria’s debts changed my topic for this week. Don’t guess about…

Justice, fairness, peace and Nigeria’s 2027 election

By ANTHONY OGBEIFUN As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, the country stands again at a…

Making gas operations safer

Nigeria’s ambition to expand the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) must be matched by a…