Local and foreign analysts predicted that a decline by 10 per cent would take the naira to about N400 to dollar, while a 20 per cent drop would see it at around N450 to dollar. According to Bloomberg survey of investors, the local currency may be marked down by up to 20 per cent in 2021. According to the survey, …

More than 2,700 people have died as a result of the novel COVID-19, with another 81,000 cases confirmed across the globe. And now, China’s government has officially banned the trade and consumption of wildlife in their ongoing efforts against COVID-19 epidemic that has taken over the world since 2020 began. It’s an indisputable fact that China was the top market …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Office, yesterday, arraigned the Benue state Chairman, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Guma Local Government Area, LGA, chapter, Elizabeth Akaa for alleged N9million fraud. Akaa was arraigned before a Makurdi High Court presided over by Justice Morris Ikpambese on a one-count charge over alleged breach of trust, dishonesty and …

The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is taking advantage of the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Edo State chapter, to lure incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki to its fold. Obaseki is currently locked in a battle of supremacy with his predecessor and APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, with their once robust relationship now hitting an …

Prof Uche Eze the Enugu State Commissioner for Education,has insisted that government will not reopen over 100 private schools it closed down late last year until the schools secure approval of the ministry. However the chairman National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, Enugu chapter has pleaded with the state Ministry to reverse its a decision in the interest …

London side, Chelsea have reached a £33.3M, 5 Year Deal agreement for 26-year-old Ziyech, who will remain at the Eredivisie leaders for the rest of the season, earlier this month. “I am proud to have signed for such a huge club as Chelsea,” said Ziyech. “I am looking forward to next season and hope we can achieve great things.” Ziyech …

The head of Italy’s civil protection department, Angelo Borrelli, said during a news conference that 152 people had now tested positive for the virus, including the three deceased. An elderly cancer patient became the third person known to be infected with the coronavirus to die in Italy, health officials said on Sunday, as the number of people contracting the virus …

American fighter, Deontay Wilder, has said he lost to British boxer, Tyson Fury in their rematch on Saturday night because the 31-year-old was the ‘best’ man on the night. According to Wilder, Fury had an excellent performance against him, adding that he would come back stronger next time. We recall that Fury knocked out Wilder in the 7th round at …

Invictus Group CEO and Forbes-rated 32-year-old Nigerian billionaire, Obinwanne Okeke currently facing two counts of computer and wire fraud in the United States has filed a prelimnary objection to the charges. Obinwanne Okeke stated that the American authorities lacked jurisdiction to charge him for fraud as he did not commit the offence he is being accused of in America, neither …

Tyson Fury has won the WBC title by defeating Deontay Wilder in their rematch which took place in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Both boxers had their first bout back in December 2018. The game ended in a draw despite Fury getting knocked down twice by Wilder. However, Fury came back to show dominance in the second bout right from …