By Salif Atojoko Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on Monday, said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved an economic stabilisation bill to be transmitted to National Assembly National Assembly. Edun said this while addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting. He saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Monday that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of roads in Abuja’s satellite towns. Wike made this known while addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting. He emphasised that these satellite townsContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, says Nigeria has earned the right to become a member of the UN Security Council after contributing to 41 peacekeeping missions, deploying over 200,000 troops. Badaru said this, in his address at the Summit of the Future interactive dialogue 2,Continue Reading
By David Akpolo and Lilian Okoro The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF), in partnership with USAID, is developing “My Period App” initiative, aimed at empowering young women and girls through education and economic opportunities. Mrs Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, YEF Executive Secretary, made the assertion at a Stakeholders Engagement Meeting organised byContinue Reading
Sports betting in Nigeria has changed a lot over time growing from a small hobby to a big trend. This change has had a big effect on the country’s economy and society, and now millions of Nigerians bet on sports in different ways. Online betting sites and betting on phonesContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), says its guidelines on banking recapitalisation has made the process more transparent and easily accessible for citizens’ participation. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General (D-G) of SEC, said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Agama said the management of theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), said this in a statement on Monday. According to Nkwocha,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday ordered security and law enforcement agencies to take action against individuals involved in trafficking stolen vehicles. The agencies tasked with this responsibility include: the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the NigerianContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s Edo governorship election, on his victory at the polls. Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having defeated other contenders for the position.Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, has been killed by a mother hippopotamus, the News Agency of Nigeria, reports. NAN gathers that the animal may have perceived the deceased as coming to harm its baby, henceContinue Reading
