Court to hear EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of funds linked to Patience Jonathan

Court to hear EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of funds linked to Patience Jonathan

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, fixed October 7 for hearing in the forfeiture proceedings concerning $5.78million and N2.4billion seized from some firms linked to a former First Lady, Patience Jonathan . The judge, T. G Ringim, adjourned the case to hear an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]

By-election: Abiru set for N1bn suit against PDP Media Director Pearse

By-election: Abiru set for N1bn suit against PDP Media Director Pearse

Abiru and Pearse The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for senatorial by-election in Lagos East, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru has disclosed his plan to file N1 billion suit against the Media Director of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Campaign Council, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse for alleged character defamation. Abiru, who is the immediate past Group […]

Stock Market Dips Further on Continuing Profit Taking in Bellwethers

Stock Market Dips Further on Continuing Profit Taking in Bellwethers

The stock market fell further yesterday following losses by bellwether counters. Consequently, the Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index (NSE ASI) that hit a-15 month low on Monday, went down further by another 0.48 per cent to close lower at 33,449.17, while market capitalisation shed N59.3 billion to close at N12.2 trillion. However, the decline in […]

NSE to sanction 28 coys for late filing of reports

NSE to sanction 28 coys for late filing of reports

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will sanction 28 companies for failing to meet post-listing requirements including timely release of operational reports and financial statements. The list of offenders released by the exchange includes three commercial banks, one microfinance bank, three mortgage banks, five insurance companies, one investment management firm and 15 other firms in various […]