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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Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Rate Frightening – Actionaid
Ene Obi,the Country Director, Actionaid Nigeria, Ene Obi has decried the nation’s high maternal mortality rate,saying the development was worrisome. Obi,who blamed the negative trend on high level corruption and poor policy
I Won’t Fail Nigerians- New IGP
Usman Alkali Baba,the new acting Inspector General of Police (Ag.IGP), assured Nigerians of adequate security in line with global standards of policing. He gave the assurance during the handing over ceremony at
Scores Killed In Akwa Ibom Air Strikes
Scores of suspected criminals have been killed by military air strikes conducted in Akwa Ibom state, over attacks on police formations and killing of some policemen in the state. Brigadier General Mohammed
PDP Moves To Reconcile Makinde, Fayose
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),yesterday commenced moves to reconcile the governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde and former governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose to avoid further escalation of the crisis. The
CBN Gets Court Order To Freeze 11 Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria ,has secured an order from the Federal High Court, Abuja division, to freeze 11 bank accounts to enable it conduct investigations into suspicious activities. Listed as defendants/respondents
Fayemi Justifies Establishment Of Spelling Reading Club in Ekiti
Dr. Kayode Fayemi,Ekiti State Governor, has approved the creation of reading and learning clubs in secondary schools in the state. The effort was to revive the culture of reading and learning among
Jaiz Bank Records N3.07bn Profit
Jaiz Bank Plc, says its profit before tax rose by 45.31 per cent to N3.07bn as of the end of 2020 financial year, from N2.11bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2019.
FG Rakes In $3.24bn From Shell Companies
Shell companies in Nigeria paid $3.24bn to the Nigerian government and its agencies last year. Nigeria’s revenue from Shell was the highest out of the 24 countries to which it made payments
Africa Loses $15bn Annually To Climate Change
Africa now faces the dual onslaught of climate change – currently estimated at between $7 billion and $15 billion each year – and Covid-19, which has claimed 114,000 lives,the African Development Bank
Azman Air Blames Staff For Assault On NCAA Boss
The suspended Azman Air has said that the recent press statement, which centred on the attack of Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was from one
