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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Nagy Faults Nigeria Over Alleged Plot Against US-Based Biafra Leader Nkere
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Tibor Nagy, has faulted the Nigerian government over alleged efforts to sanction American-based Biafra activist Ogechukwu Nkere. Nagy said any move to target a
NUPRC, Defence Ministry Mull Non-Force Approach To Protect Oil Assets
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, and the Federal Ministry of Defence have agreed to work closer on securing Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure using non-kinetic strategies. The approach focuses on
Tinubu Didn’t Promise Nigerians 24-Hour Power Supply-Presidency
The Presidency has punctured recent claim by a former presidential aspirant, Peter Obi’s that President Bola Tinubu guaranteed 24-hour electricity for all Nigerians during his campaign. The presidency calls it “misleading” and
Trafficked Nigerian Women Forced Into Prostitution To Repay Debts-FIAP Official
Many Nigerian women who reach Spain through irregular routes are forced into prostitution to repay debts to trafficking networks that financed their journeys,International and Ibero-American Foundation for Public Administration and Public Policy,
Police Face Dismissal, Demotion For Unauthorised Social Media Use
Police officers who engage in unauthorised social media activities risk dismissal, demotion, and prosecution, the Nigeria Police Force has warned. Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, announced a new policy on Tuesday
Oba Of Benin Orders Curses On Bandits
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has ordered traditionalists in Edo South to invoke spiritual curses against bandits and other violent criminals. The monarch gave the directive on Tuesday during a
SEC Bars Dangote Refinery IPO Adverts
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has ordered a halt to all marketing and promotion of a purported initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE. In a public notice
El-Rufai Remains In Prison As Bail Bid Fails
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday rejected the request of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to vary the bail conditions earlier imposed on him. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the application,
Powering People, Transforming Nigeria: How REA Is Driving Electricity Access
By Mathew Ibiyemi Electricity is one conversation that instantly commands the attention of a Nigerian. No doubt, it is a very critical utility. Yet, while our news feeds are constantly flooded with
Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe Becomes NUC Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), confirmed this
