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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Quo Vadis: Natasha V. The Senate: Individual V. Institution
By Prof. Mike Ozekhome Introduction The ongoing drama in Nigeria concerning the Senate and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has once again spotlighted the uneasy intersection of law, politics, and institutional power. At its
NNPC Foundation Empowers Northern Farmers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Limited, has extended its Vulnerable Farmers Training Programme to Northern Nigeria. The programme,which is the second phase of
NCAA To Pilots:Don’t Fly Rude Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged airline operators to ensure that any passenger who exhibits unruly behavior is not allowed to fly. The Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs
Qatar Tightens Visa Rules For Nigerian Travellers
The Qatar Ministry of Interior has introduced stricter visa requirements for Nigerian travellers, due to increasing cases of overstays by visitors from the country. The new regulations have significantly altered eligibility conditions
ADC:INEC Recognizes David Mark’s Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially affirmed former Senate President, Senator David Mark, as the legitimate National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A notice published on INEC’s official
NISO Blames Grid Collapse On System Tripping
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO),has blamed Wednesday’s national grid collapse on the tripping of a major Generation Company (GenCo). This triggered a substantial loss of load that impacted other GenCos, leading to
Nigeria’s Undeveloped Oil Fields Exceed 200-Ojulari
Nigeria has over 200 oilfields that are currently undeveloped, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari,has said. The country’s crude oil assets, he also said, have
Kachikwu Advocates Stringent Measures Against Idle Oil Blocks
The former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Prof. Ibe Kachikwu, has advised the Federal Government to cancel oil blocks that are not developed after a prolonged period. He spoke on Monday
Speaker Abass Laments Nigeria’s ₦149.39trn Debt
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented Nigeria’s rising debt level. He spoke at the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association
5 % Fuel Tax:TUC Warns Of Looming Nationwide Strike
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria,TUC, has asked the Federal Government to withdraw planned 5% tax on petroleum products within two weeks or risk nationwide strike. Its President General,Comrade Festus Osifo, and
