Business and Economy

In what appears a ruthless bid to stem financial misconduct as the country faces an economic crisis and new US sanctions targeting its oil sector, Iran has reportedly executed two men accused of economic crimes on Wednesday.

The Ijinle event was hosted by musician, Sound Sultan and Segun ‘Laff Up’ Ogundipe, as the initiative also launched its product line: Ijinle Vintage, Ijinle Millenial and Ijinle Smart, with top Nigerian celebs in attendance.

The Miss Nigeria Organisation selected the 18 finalists after various screening processes from 40 contestants that were pre-selected from the auditions held nationwide in Lagos (West), Owerri (East) and Abuja (North) in October.

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has set out the criteria to select a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor to restructure the economy for growth and indigenous technology should he emerge as president of Nigeria in 2019.

The governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has revealed that Nigeria has saved not less than $800 million following the country's decision to cut down its importation of goods like rice, sugar and wheat.

President Buhari has said that money stolen from Nigeria is stashed in major European cities, the US and other havens around the world. He made the disclosure during an interactive session with the Nigerian community in France.