FEC Boosts NRC‘s Security With N1.28b Equipment, N22b For...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N1.28billion for the purchase and installation of security equipment at seven stations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) along...
View ArticleNigeria Explains N1.02tr Import Duty Waiver, Grants In Three Years
The Federal Government has conceded N1.024 trillion import duty waivers, concessions and grants to drive economic growth in the country in the past three years. The Minister of Finance, Budget and...
View ArticleWorld Bank Predicts 4% Global Economic Growth, 1.1% For Nigeria In 2021
The World Bank says global economy is expected to grow by 4 per cent in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year. It said this in a statement issued in...
View ArticleNigeria: FG, states, LGCs share N640.310b for Jan 2021
PRESS RELEASE–The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), today at its meeting through Virtual Conference shared to the three tiers of government, a total sum of N640.310 billion as...
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Fitch Affirms Nigeria at ‘B’; Outlook Stable
March 19, 2021/Fitch Ratings Fitch Ratings has affirmed Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook. Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ with a Stable...
View ArticleNigeria: FG Reaffirms Commitment To Youths Empowerment
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to provide necessary resources to ensure the success of youth empowerment programmes in the country. Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, the...
View ArticleThe State Of Insecurity In Nigeria: The Tipping Point
Oando PLC, Nigeria’s leading energy solutions provider, is set to host the 6th edition of its quarterly Webinar Series themed, ‘The State of Insecurity in Nigeria: The Tipping Point’ in partnership...
View ArticleNigeria@61: NLC Implores Nigerians On March To Greatness
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called on Nigerians to resume their match to greatness as the country marks its 61 years of Independence. In a statement on Thursday, NLC President, Mr Ayuba...
View ArticleNigeria Issues 2.7m Passports In Two Years
The Federal Government says the stress associated with the application and collection of passports will soon be a thing of the past as 2.7 million passports have been issued in two years. The...
View ArticleFG Faults British Travel Ban, Alleges Most Infected Travellers From UK
Between Nov 22 and Nov 28, 67 inbound passengers tested positive – NCDC • United Kingdom suspends Nigerians’ visa applications as restriction begins • US demands COVID-19 negative test from...
View ArticleUS Consulate Awards $1.02m to Nigerian Civic Organisations
The United States Consulate General in Lagos has said it awarded N423.3m ($1.02m) to civic organisations in 2021 to implement projects across 17 states in Nigeria. The consulate said the funded...
View ArticleUN Reiterates Support For Nigeria’s Development
The United Nations is committed to supporting Nigeria and moving the country from where it is, to where it ought to be, says Dr Reuben Bamidele, its National Programme Officer in Nigeria. Bamidele...
View ArticleFG Decries $35,000 Business Registration Fee For Nigerians In Egypt
L-R: Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Nigerian Ambassador to Egypt, Malam Nura Rimi st a meeting with Nigerian community in Egypt. Minister of Information and Culture,...
View ArticleFG To Begin Airlift Of Stranded Nigerians In Ukraine Tomorrow
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that the Federal Government will begin the evacuation of about 2,000 Nigerians who have fled the war in Ukraine to neighbouring countries...
View ArticleNigeria In Process Of Total Collapse ―Jega
Prof. Attahiru Jega A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said that Nigeria is in the process of total collapse. The former INEC boss stated this...
View ArticleGulf Of Guinea: NIMASA, Navy, ICC Collaborate On Shared Awareness And...
Collaboration key to sustainable security – Jamoh. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Nigerian Navy and the Interregional Coordination Centre, ICC, today highlighted...
View ArticleNigeria Immigration Says Nigerians With Expired Passport Can Return Home
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday said that Nigerians in diaspora with expired passport would no longer require visas to visit home. The Service, however, stated that they must show...
View ArticleU.S. Cautions Nigerians On Inciting Statements That Could Mar Electoral Process
The United States Government has advised Nigerians to avoid inciting statements that could trigger violence, voter’s suppression or intimidation and thereby mar the electoral process. Ms Molly Phee,...
View ArticleHunger Affecting 4.3m People In Northeast Nigeria – UN
The UN’s top humanitarian official in Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale, has said that severe hunger is affecting 4.3 million people in Nigeria’s Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. Schmale told journalists in...
View ArticleSERAP Seeks Spending Details Of N400b Fuel Subsidy Savings
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good offices and leadership position to “urgently publish details of spending of about N400bn...
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