NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stock index futures fell on Thursday, signaling another down day on Wall Street, as oil prices continued to rally on turmoil in Libya, denting investor sentiment. U.S. crude oil futures soared nearly $3 a barrel to $101 on mounting fears the unrest in Libya that […]

By Udeme Ekwere Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 Selling pressure depressed trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Wednesday, halting four days of appreciation in key indices. Specifically, the NSE’s All-Share Index fell by 0.13 per cent or 33.21 basis points to close at 26,713.73, down from 26,747.04 recorded at […]

By Agency Reporter Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 The National Association of Microfinance Banks has commended the Federal Government over its new plan to establish a special court to try loan defaulters. Officials of the association gave the commendations in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on […]