As Nigeria grapples with its debt dynamics, expert voices weigh in on the delicate equilibrium between issuance and investor sentiment. Thys Louw, seasoned portfolio manager at Ninety One, highlights the central concern: the divergence between debt issuance and inflows into dedicated funds. For high-yield issuers, this divergence poses a significant challenge. In a Reuters report, Read More…
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Police confirm heartbreaking tale of tragic lovers’ demise in Lagos apartment
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, in an apartment in the Ojodu area of the state. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the sudden and unnatural death was reported to the Ojodu Police Division on Sunday at Read More…
APC’s Fuad Laguda emerges winner in Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Mr. Fuad Laguda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the victor of the Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election in Lagos State. Laguda, who confidently asserted his aspirations to succeed Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, expressed determination throughout the campaign, stating, “I am committed to serving the people of Read More…
The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education
SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and Read More…
PDP Lagos State Chairman released after kidnapping ordeal
The Lagos State spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Hakeem Amode, has confirmed the release of the kidnapped state party chairman, Mr. Philip Aivoji. Amode, the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Aivoji was released after spending four harrowing days in captivity. “We use this opportunity Read More…
Former Miss Commonwealth Nigeria wanted for drug trafficking, NDLEA intensifies crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, with the declaration of ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, as wanted. Ms. Aderinoye escaped from her residence in Lekki, Lagos, after NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate on January 24th, following Read More…
Who Will Stand for Nigeria?
In the sweet science of boxing, the quality of the boxer’s corner is virtually as important as the pugilist’s skill itself. There are tricks that the trainer and the cut-man know that could swing the fight one way or the other — a word of caution here on how to better handle the opponent, expert Read More…
Firefighters battle blaze at Mandilas Building in Lagos
A warehouse in a 14 storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, caught fire on Sunday afternoon, prompting a massive response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The fire, which started on the first floor of the Mandilas Building, spread to the fourth floor, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. The cause Read More…
Experiencing the Blessing of Family-Lessons from Isaac and Rebecca
(Genesis 25:19-34) The family is one of the greatest blessings that God can bestow upon mankind. Every human being comes into the world through a family. The family we belong to has the primary responsibility of providing for us, protecting us, supporting us, training us on how to live and to be able to fend Read More…
Fatal multiple collision claims truck driver’s life on Ojuelegba Bridge
In an unfortunate incident on Monday, a truck driver lost his life in a multiple collision involving two other trucks on the Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos, as disclosed by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Confirming the tragic event, Oke-Osanyintolu revealed that the collision occurred at 1:37 Read More…