Nigeria’s Debt Profile Hits N32.92trn
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),says public debt portfolio as at Dec. 31, 2020, stood at N32.92 trillion, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals. The current debt profile was for the
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NUPENG To FG: Don’t Politicise Warri, Port Harcourt Refinery Revival
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has cautioned the Federal Government against turning the revival of Warri and Port Harcourt refineries into another political announcement without tangible results.
NESG: FG Must Boost Revenue, Cut Fiscal Waste To Sustain Recovery
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has advised the Federal Government to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and improve fiscal efficiency to secure macroeconomic stability. In its Macroeconomic Condition Monitor released Thursday, NESG
Journalists Petition EFCC Over Alleged Land Grab In Ogun, Demand Probe Of Ex-Cooperative Leader
Journalists of The Sun Publishing Limited have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe the former president of their cooperative society over an alleged land grab in Arobieye community,
Ganduje Denies Endorsing Sanusi, Says Remark Was Protocol
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has denied endorsing Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano, saying his reference to Sanusi by title at a public event was purely a matter
Enugu To Build 660MW Coal Plant
The Enugu State Government plans to build a 660MW coal-fired power plant, with groundbreaking set for July 2026, as part of efforts to expand the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn. Governor
Tegbe Pledges To Stop National Grid Collapse In First 100 Days
Power minister-designate Joseph Tegbe has promised to stabilise Nigeria’s national grid within his first 100 days in office if confirmed by the Senate. He made the pledge on Wednesday during his screening
APC Dismisses Defections, Says Opposition Crisis Is Self-Inflicted
All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has dismissed concerns over the wave of defections, saying the movement of 17 lawmakers and three former governors poses no threat to the ruling
Court Sentences Gombe Magistrate To 2.5 Years Imprisonment For Corruption
Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court has sentenced Magistrate Muhammad Suleiman Kumo to two years and six months in prison for receiving a N1 million bribe. Kumo, who served
Customs FOU Zone A Recovers N5.5bn, Seizes N2.35bn Drugs In 8 Weeks
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone A, has recovered N5.50 billion in unpaid duties and seized contraband worth N2.35 billion in eight weeks. The seizures include 3,340 parcels
Maritime Stakeholders Urge Tinubu, NASS To Establish National Coast Guard
Maritime stakeholders have urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to fast-track the creation of a National Coast Guard to strengthen security on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The call was sequel to
