Exploring the finance Act to grow non-oil revenue

By Sunday Michael Ogwu The expirience of COVID-19 especially on developing nations with dependent oil resource like Nigeria has further heightened the called for the diversification of revenue source. Oil benchmark prices dropped below zero force producers to pay off takers because of the compounding demourage from warehouses. Nigeria has not hidden its desire to…

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Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Former VP Atiku’s Nigerian Citizenship

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday struck out a suit challenging the Nigerian citizenship of presidential aspirant and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Justice Ekwo struck out the suit brought by the Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa, on the grounds that the plaintiff being a non-governmental organisation…

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Putin Orders Russian Troops to ‘Maintain Peace’ in Eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces Monday to “maintain peace” in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin’s recognition of the areas’ independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation. The Kremlin decree, spelled out in an order signed by Putin, left unclear when, or even whether,…

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Flutterwave Re-brands, Introduces New Products for Customers

Few days after it announced that it raised $250 million for business expansion, Flutterwave has unveiled its new brand identity, backed with the introduction of new products that would enhance customers’ experience. The rebranding showcases Flutterwave as a technology company enabling growth and creating endless possibilities for all.The new brand identity and products were introduced…

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Nigeria: Again, APC Moves Convention, Now March 26

Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to hold its national convention on March 26, a month away from the February 26 it initially proposed for the convention. This was contained in a leaked letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), referenced APC/NHDQ/INEC/019/22/21, which the ruling party said superseded its earlier national convention notice….

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