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
CBN Clears Outstanding $7bn Forex Backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),has cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog. Its Governor,Olayemi Cardoso,disclosed this on Wednesday,during the launch of Nigeria’s Regulatory Policy Framework at the State House Conference
Labour Rejects Telecoms Tariff Hike,Begins Nationwide Protest Feb 4
The Nigeria Labour Congress will stage a national rally on Tuesday, February 4, to protest the recent 50% hike in telecommunications tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Its President,Joe Ajaero, President of
APC Expels Aregbesola
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, from the party on account of alleged anti-party activities. His expulsion was contained in a letter,titled:“Allegations of Anti-Party Activities
Burkina Faso,Mali,Niger Exit ECOWAS
Mali,Niger and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States. They officially exited West Africa’s main political and trade group on Wednesday after more than a year
Violations:JAMB Suspends Admission Into Law Programme For Eight Varsities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) has suspended admission into the law programme of eight universities over violation of regulatory procedures. Its Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin,who announced the suspension
N50m Bribe:Labour Party Challenges Atiku Over Claim
Labour Party has challenge former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar,to provide concrete evidence to substantiate his allegations that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) offered N50 million to opposition party leaders to undermine
FG Suspends Max Air Operations For Three Months
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced three months suspension of Max Air operations with effect from midnight, 31st January, 2025, to allow for an internal appraisal of its operations by its
Defamation:Court Strikes Out Suit Against Farotimi
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has struck out the case of defamation against human rights lawyer,Dele Farotimi, instituted against him by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Prosecuting counsel,
Access Bank,Chairman Win THISDAY Awards
Access Bank PLC (‘the Bank’),the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc,has been honoured with the prestigious THISDAY Global Bank of the Year award for 2024. Besides,Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, received
AGF Unveils $5bn Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility To Boost Energy Access In Africa
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF),has launched its Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility, a groundbreaking initiative to mobilize $5 billion to support energy access projects across Africa. This facility targets financing for
