Interest Rate Hike Will Increase Cost Of Borrowing
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has said the increase of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will increase the cost of borrowing which would further discourage investments in the sector.
Naija News reported that the Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday, announced that the MPR has increased from 18 percent to 18.5 percent.
In a chat with The Punch, the Director General of NECA, Wale Oyerinde urged the government especially, the monetary policy authority, to tackle inflation by addressing the issue of imported inflation.
Is Maya Hawke Gay in Real Life? Details on the 'Stranger Things' Star
‘Stranger Things’ introduces its first LGBTQ+ character in Season 3. Now, fans want to know if Maya Hawke is gay in real life.
[Warning: Season 3 spoilers ahead]
If you’ve already binge-watched (like we did) Season 3 of Stranger Things, then you know one breakout character from the show is Scoops Ahoy employee and Steve’s new best friend, Robin (played by Maya Hawke). The ice cream scooper helped crack a top secret Russian code, fight the evil Soviet men, and helped to save Hawkins … though, we can’t say the same for the Starcourt Mall.
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates KSh 458 billion to 384 charities
- MacKenzie Scott said the move was made to help people suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis
- The charities included groups such as food banks, emergency relief funds and also support services
- The 384 charities were chosen from an initial 6,490 organisations
- Scott is the 18th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of KSh 6.7 trillion
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Nigerians Wont Elect A Ghost President, Atiku Replies Tinubu
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigerians will not elect a ghost President in the 2023 election. Atiku stated this on Wednesday while reacting to the statements credited to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.
Naija News earlier reported that Tinubu, at a meeting with business leaders and the organized private sector on Tuesday, said Atiku is not fit to lead the country and has no experience for the top job.
Phoebe Bridgers Said Her First Time Texting Taylor Swift Was a "Total High" Here's a Look at The
Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers started talking with one another in 2021. Here's how their friendship began and where they stand now.
Source: Instagram / @phoebebridgersDuring the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, we learned that Phoebe Bridgers is the ultimate Swiftie. The "Motion Sickness" singer gushed over Taylor Swift before ultimately bestowing her with the prestigious Innovators Award. "Taylor has always told the truth," Phoebe said while introducing her muse. "She’s written songs from exactly where she is.
Scott Hamilton (Figure Skater) - On This Day
Profession: Figure Skater
Biography: Scott Hamilton was the first American male skater to win Olympic gold since 1960. Known for his athletic performances and shorter stature due to childhood illness, Hamilton won gold in 1984 at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Prior to this Hamilton, won four US and World figure skating championships 1981-84. He retired from amateur competition after the 1984 Olympics but still competed professionally. Hamilton was one of the stars to start up the "
Southern Poverty Law Center: Hate Groups On the Rise
A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center claims the number of hate groups in the U.S. are on the rise, which it blames on terrorist attacks as well as President Trump’s rhetoric.
In its annual report on U.S. extremist groups, the Alabama-based nonprofit says the number of hate groups rose from 892 in 2015 to 917 last year, with the number of anti-Muslim groups rising from 34 to 101.
This Guy Created A Pros And Cons List For First Date Locations And It's Brilliant
A guy came up with the funniest first date locations you'll ever read.
Source: redditWhen it comes to any relationship, not just romantic ones, first impressions are very, very important. I had this one friend growing up and the first time I met him he farted as I went in to shake his hand. You can only imagine the amount of incessant nagging he endured as a result of that unfortunate first encounter.
TIME's Best Photojournalism of 2021
Some years, when viewed in retrospect, resemble nothing so much a swirl, all movement and color, no one thing dominant. Others feel like a mountain we will live in the shadow of for a long while. The year just ending is more like a checkerboard, though a checkerboard with more than two colors, and its squares staggered at random heights: some towers, some pits and some elevated just enough to trip a person.
Tonto Dikeh & D'banj Turn A Year Older Today
Nollywood actress/singer, Tonto Dikeh and Nigerian singer, Dbanj are a year older today.
She shared new photos to celebrate her birthday with caption:
"Another year yet, Thru d Upz n downz,Thru d miztakez N Mishapz, U neva went back on Ur Word concerning mii, I wnt 2 say Thank U Lord 4yet d opportunity 2 c another year in good health.A big thank u to all ma fanz #Loverz 4Stayin TRUE, God blezz U All #Pokonation #DBR"