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
Suggestions
NELFUND Moves To Include Private Institutions In Student Loans
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has disclosed that the agency may consider extending its student loan scheme to private institutions within the next three years.
Land Grabbing:Oba Of Benin Strips Community Priest Of Title
Oba Ewuare II,the Oba of Benin, has Thursday deposed the traditional priest of Okhuoromi community in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Ovbokhan Igbinovia, from his position following a series
NDIC Reiterates Commitment To Depositors’ Protection
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its commitment to depositor protection and financial system stability in the country. Its Managing Director, Mr. Bello Hassan,said this when he received the Chartered Institute
We’ll Strengthen Laws Against Oil Theft-Senate
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to tackle crude oil theft in the country. He also said the legislature is considering stiffer penalties
Legal Advocacy Will Aid Niger Delta Development-NDDC
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says legal advocacy on issues affecting the region is essential for driving its development. He spoke in his opening
Dangote, BUA Group Plan N20bn Intervention Fund For Artisans
Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu have agreed to raise a N20billion support fund to train artisans in the construction industry. Both individuals have
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 23.71%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday announced a decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for April 2025, to 23.71% from 24.23% recorded in March 2025. This marks a decrease of
FCCPC Shuts Illegal Consumer Protection Outfit
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has sealed the premises of an unlawful entity operating as the Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN) in Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State.
Nigerian Scientist Works To Clean Contaminated Groundwater Using Microbes, Plants, And Waste-Derived Materials
As pollution and climate change continue to threaten clean water worldwide, Nigerian geoscientist Oyindamola Oseni is conducting research that could lay the groundwork for safer, low-cost ways to restore contaminated soil and
Bodija Explosion:Oyo Govt Supports Victims With N4.5bn
The Oyo State Government has approved ₦4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred last year. The decision was taken at the ongoing Executive
