Nigeria is exiting recession but economy remains vulnerable – IMF

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria is exiting recession but its economy remains vulnerable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, after conducting a review of Africa’s largest economy. International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas The …

Our father, who art Aliko

Our father, who art Aliko hallowed be thy wealth Thy monopolies come Thy will be done in this govt as in the previous Give us this day, your refinery (as we give you our cheap dollars) For thine is the sugar, the flour and the cement (& rice & spaghetti), forever and ever, amen.

Senator David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark – Pius Adesanmi

I don't like how His Excellency Distinguished Senator David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark is being treated by his kinsmen in the Nigerian political elite. Last week, they hauled him to EFCC for billions that went the Nigerian way during his tenure as Senate President. Today, he stands accused of illegally purchasing his official residence as Senate …

New code of practice on freezing immigrants’ bank accounts By Conor James McKinney

The Home Office today published guidance for caseworkers on when to apply for a court order freezing the bank account of someone alleged to be in the UK unlawfully. A freezing order under section 40C(2) of the Immigration Act 2014 “prohibits each person and body by or for whom the account is operated from making withdrawals …