International Monetary Fund (IMF) member countries sought to bridge sharp differences over the global economy, acknowledging that rising inflation in emerging markets poses a risk to rich countries too. Addressing one of their biggest challenges, the 187 IMF nations on Saturday recognised the alarm among developing countries about huge inflows of speculative cash that are stoking their growth but also…
The turnout of voters for the presidential election in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, was generally low compared to the National Assembly election held last Saturday April 9. There was light vehicular movement around the state, and some shops were open for business. It was also noticed that only a few party agents were at the voting stations. The agents…
Politicians in Anambra State yesterday discarded their different political differences to root for the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party Goodluck Jonathan as he looks set to sweep the stakes in the state. It would amount to something of a miracle if the president does not win by a wide margin in the state as even the All Progressives…
Importance of the polls This is the dawn of a new era. The beginning of the rise and rise of the ballot over the bullet; [and] this is the beginning of a new Nigeria where the power of the people will speak for the people and our country. And I think that we are matching on, we are doing very…
Trybes Records boss and performing artist, eLDee, presents young music hopefuls with an opportunity to get sponsorship with the new Trybes Records initiative, ‘Top Talent’. “It is a platform for unsigned Nigerian artists of all genres that allows for them to showcase their talent and possibly get a record deal. The contest requires unsigned talent to enter an mp3 song…
In the 1970s and 80s, he was the most popular comedian in the land. Millions bought his records and thousands flocked to his live performances as he took his rib cracking show across the country. But today, Moses Olaiya, known to one and all as Baba Sala, is flat broke. Forced to retire to his hometown of Ilesha, in Osun…
You recently embarked on a financial literacy campaign that focuses on entrepreneurship. Could you explain what informed that decision? Unemployment is one of the greatest problems facing Nigeria today and I believe the best solution is through entrepreneurship. Nigeria needs entrepreneurs to help tackle unemployment and its associated ills. Employment by government agencies and multinationals cannot solve the problem of…
The Nigerian naira is seen firming in the next week to Wednesday if the country’s elections are credible and peaceful, while Kenya’s shilling could weaken due to dollar demand from the oil sector, traders said. NIGERIA Nigeria’s naira could start appreciating if Saturday’s presidential elections are credible and violence-free, with foreign investors likely to view a victory by incumbent President…
The management of Intercontinental Bank yesterday denied that there was a court order to seal up its headquarters on Danmole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Sources however confirmed that a former employee of the bank secured the order to seal up the place. Two employees of the bank who work at the headquarters corroborated that policemen came to the premises to…
A new national identity registration would begin after the elections, the National Identity Management Commission, said on Wednesday, after the initial efforts by the federal government years ago could not yield the desired results. Chris Onyemenam, the Director General, National Identity Management Commission, the guest speaker at the April edition of Information Value Chain Breakfast Forum, stated this at a…
15 April 2011 Manchester City will attempt to halt Manchester United's march towards an unprecedented second treble on Saturday when the bitter local rivals collide at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals. A mouth-watering encounter between the undisputed aristocrats of the Premier League and their nouveau riche neighbours will see City fighting to keep alive their last realistic chance of…
“Thirty-one states, 1,618 languages, 6,400 castes, six religions, six ethnic groups, 29 major festivals, that’s my country, India!” Vijay appeared to have sent these credentials with pride. Recognizing familiar comparative diversities and complexities of India and Nigeria, it is to the former’s credit that there’s never been a military intervention, only assassinations. We’ve had both. Despite a polarized religious landscape,…
The traditional ruler of Calabar Municipal Council, Thomas Ika-Ika Oqua, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that the problem of missing names from the voters' register is corrected before the presidential election this weekend. Mr Oqua who was a victim said he was denied his vote due to the inability of the INEC ad hoc staff…
Results of last Saturday's parliamentary election in Ondo State came as a shock to many, as they produced new political leaders to represent the state in the National Assembly. The results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in some cases proved analysts wrong. The hitherto Peoples Democratic Party-dominated National Assembly is now to be controlled by the Labour Party,…
15 April 2011 Barcelona and Real Madrid have had a bitter rivalry dating way back to 1902 and they are braced to face each other four times in an 18-day period that will define their respective seasons. Football fans around the globe will be treated to four instalments of 'El Clasico', arguably the biggest game in football, with the two…