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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NESG Demands Action To Translate Climate Commitments Into Sustainable Economic Growth
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, is demanding stronger action to translate Nigeria’s climate commitments into investments that drive economic growth,
GOCOP Plans Dotun Oladipo Prize For Online Journalism
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced plans to institute the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism in memory of its former president. GOCOP Deputy President, Olumide Iyanda, announced the
NESG Seeks Deliberate Strategy To Attract Sustainable FDI
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Thursday advocated the need for a more deliberate approach to attracting and retaining sustainable
Tegbe Gets Fresh Chinese Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Power Reform
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has concluded high-level engagements with leading Chinese power engineering companies and financial institutions. The engagements gave birth to commitments to accelerate Presidential Power Initiative projects and
Fuel Subsidy Benefited Cartels, Rich Nigerians With Several Cars — Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has defended the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the policy largely benefited fuel cartels and wealthy Nigerians rather than ordinary citizens. He argued
Police Uncover Impersonation Scam Using JAMB Registrar, Prof. Aina’s Identity
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged impersonation scam in which fraudsters used the identity of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Professor Segun Aina, to defraud
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Prof. Olawumi As New LASU Vice Chancellor
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (Nee Faji) as Vice- Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, confirmed the appointment in a
Ogun 2027: Litigants Drop Four Cases Against Yayi’s Governorship Bid
Four separate court cases challenging the governorship candidacy of Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi have been discontinued by the litigants. He is the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Ogun State in the
Nigeria Police, NBA Strengthen Ties To Improve Justice System
The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, have agreed to deepen professional cooperation and promote mutual respect between lawyers and police officers. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during
Nigeria, Indonesia Deepen Ties To Explore Petroleum Investment Opportunities
Nigeria and Indonesia are set to deepen collaboration in the petroleum sector with a focus on new investment opportunities. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this
