Finance minister, Edun Against the backdrop of the declaration by the Federal Government that Nigeria’s economy has turned the corner to stability and recovery, going by some macroeconomic indicators, current trend in foreign investments inflow has indicated that foreign investors are yet to buy into the position. Financial Vanguard findings from the latest Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data on foreign capital importation so far in 2025 show that the share of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) component is still predominant while that of foreign direct investment (FDI) is shrinking. The FPIs are short term easy-in-easy-out foreign financial assets that have…
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Ebuka Nigerian media personality and host of Big Brother Naija, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, will this week grace the studios of CNN International ‘s magazine show, African Voices. The 30-minute no-holds-barred show is sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom. Born on July 14, 1982, Ebuka, who was one of the housemates in the first edition of Big Brother Naija in 2006, transited from that outing to become the longest-serving anchor of the show. A Law graduate of the University of Abuja, Ebuka has also anchored Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television and the Glo Show among others. He is also the holder of a Master’s degree…
Messi Lionel Messi has become the player with the most assists in football history. The Argentine recorded the 405th of his career in Inter Miami’s MLS Cup semifinal win over New York City on Sunday. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner set up Mateo Silvetti in the 67th minute as Inter Miami cruised to a 5–1 victory to clinch the Eastern Conference title. The result sets up a clash between Inter Miami and Western Conference champions Vancouver in the MLS Cup final on Saturday, December 6. Punch
Police logo A suspected cult clash in the Ilese area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has left a police officer and one yet-to-be-identified man dead. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday from a community source—who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident—that the clash erupted on Saturday night when suspected cultists stormed the area and began shooting sporadically. The source said the attackers killed a police officer and another man whose identity had yet to be ascertained. He added that the violence was believed to be a confrontation between members of the Aiye confraternity and the Eiye confraternity. The…
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Peter Okoye The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday told a Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja that it had no evidence to support Peter Okoye’s allegation that his brother, Jude Okoye, and Paul Okoye, of the defunct music group, P-Square, fraudulently withdrew $800,000. Peter had petitioned the EFCC in 2024, claiming that Jude diverted funds belonging to P-Square, operated 47 undeclared bank accounts, and manipulated the shareholding structure of Northside Entertainment Ltd., a company jointly owned by the brothers. The petition led to charges being filed against Jude over alleged financial mismanagement of the P-Square brand. At…
Abdulkareem Nigerian rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has announced that his Facebook and Instagram pages have been taken down. The activist said it happened shortly after he released his new track, open letter to Donald Trump. He said on Sunday that he has been unable to log into both accounts since the song came out. Checks also showed that the pages could no longer be opened. The rapper, known for his strong views on politics and governance, did not state how long the suspension might last or whether Meta gave him any notice. Open Letter to Donald Trump, released in…