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 Needs Strong Institutions To Drive Reform Agenda-NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group(NESG) has advocated the need for the strengthening of institutions for sustainable impact in the country. Ms.Ayanyinka Ayanlowo, Acting Head, Strategic Communication & Advocacy, NESG, who said this
Empty Pots Speak Louder Than Political Statements
By Abidemi Adebamiwa When a government drives people into hunger, no broadcast or press release can change what they feel. The removal of fuel subsidy stripped away what little stability many families
How Robbers Killed My Husband-Widow Of Ibadan Journalist
The widow of the slain Ibadan journalist, Mrs. Olubunmi Peters,has narrated how her late husband,Ojo Peters was killed by armed robbers at Oke-Ado area of Ibadan on August 18. She gave the
BII, Odyssey Unveil Facility To Boost Mini-Grid Deployment In Nigeria
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Odyssey Energy Solutions, a technology company, have launched a new financing facility to support the rollout out of electricity
Dangote Fuel Price Reductions Done In Bad Faith-Marketers
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has faulted the frequent reduction of pump price of fuel by the Dangote Refinery, saying the development was aimed to cause financial
Criminals Now More Sophisticated Than Before-IGP
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has said that Criminal groups are now well-funded and employing drones to perpetrate criminal activities” Criminals, he said, are no longer “ragtag gangs” but
Reliable Power Not Luxury-Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief. Adebayo Adelabu,has said that reliable electricity is not a luxury in Nigeria. He spoke at the inauguration of the First National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the
Your Anti-Labour Practices Allegation Against Us False,Dangote Replies NUPENG
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has faulted recent allegations made by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), maintaining that claims of anti-labour practices, monopolistic behaviour, and planned fuel price hikes
Dangote Slashes Fuel Prices
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery will launch its compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks next Monday, as part of its logistics-free distribution programme aimed at significantly reducing fuel prices across Nigeria. The initiative will
157 Associations Fail INEC Registration Requirements
Of 171 applications submitted for political party registration, only 14 associations have scaled the initial screening process, while 157 failed to meet the requirements, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has said. Sam Olumekun,
