Written by By ARIZE NWOBU Banks are the most important financial intermediaries, especially in developing countries and they operate in the money market segment of the financial system and provide short term funds to businesses, which are typically tenured for one year or less, though sometimes short term funds could extend up to three years. Despite the tight … Continue reading “Understanding the essence of banks recapitalisation policy “
*Calls for international conference, global fund *Says Western prosperity rooted in African exploitation By Clifford Ndujihe A Nigerian faith-based organisation, Universal Prayer Fellowship, has formally petitioned the Chairman, Board of Peace at the White House, Washington DC, United States of America, demanding what it described as “belated reparations” for the transatlantic slave trade. In a … Continue reading “SLAVE TRADE: Nigerian cleric petitions Trump over reparations”
With barely a year into the midterm stretch of this administration, the drums of 2027 are already beating loudly across Nigeria’s political landscape. Billboards are resurfacing. Consultations are under way. Strategic defections are being plotted. Subtle campaign machinery is grinding into motion. It is as though governance has been politely excused from the room to … Continue reading “2027: Abandoning governance for politics”
American basketball player Jarred Shaw, who was playing professionally in Indonesia before being arrested for receiving imported cannabis gummies, was staring down the prospect of execution, but, after a judge found him guilty of drug possession and cleared him of the trafficking charge, he took the death penalty off the table. According to The Guardian, Shaw learned his fate in December … Continue reading “American Basketball Player Jarred Shaw Avoids Death Penalty But Faces Health Challenges in Indonesian Prison”
On Feb. 20, 1996, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter released the single “Dead Presidents” on Roc-A-Fella Records. To celebrate the release’s 30th anniversary, the hip-hop icon has released the original version of the song online for the first time ever. According to Billboard, the latest original single was released with the original artwork—older hip-hop fans may notice … Continue reading “JAY-Z Reissues ‘Dead Presidents’ On 30th Anniversary Of Original Release”
Time Nigeria Now Time in Nigeria Now channels UPDATED: Kayode Egbetokun Resigns As IGP — Presidency February 24, 2026 Abi John Edit Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). A source in the presidency… Dotifi Domains Hostifi Hosting DOTIFI INFLUENCERS NETWORK FREE ADS DAILY TO SOCIAL MEDIA … Continue reading “FG Faults US Congres,Sowore Egbetokun Resigns,Alex Iwobi Reveals,Plateau youths Riot”
By Emem Idio YENAGOA—THE demolition of a notorious settlement in Yenizue-Gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, has been commended by residents, who described the government’s action as “long overdue.” The settlement, comprising makeshift structures housing petty traders, tricycle operators, and vendors, was reportedly a hub for criminal activities. In a chat with NDV, Alagoa Morris, Technical … Continue reading “Residents praise Bayelsa govt’s demolition of notorious shanty settlement”
By Emma Unah CALABAR- A growing number of women are shattering stereotypes and taking to the wheel of commercial vehicles in Cross River State, effectively competing with their male counterparts for clients. From mini buses to long-distance trucks, these women are proving they can handle the road with the best of them. The driving force behind … Continue reading “Women take to the wheel in Cross River “
By Vincent Ujumadu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to urgently address the difficulties faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, warning that students must not be made to suffer because of administrative shortcomings. Obi … Continue reading “JAMB: Students must not pay for system failures — Peter Obi”
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED States President, Donald Trump, has raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 per cent, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy after the Supreme Court ruled against it as illegal. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after … Continue reading “Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15% after court ruling”