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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Atiku Challenges FG Over ₦501bn Gencos Bond
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is seeking comprehensive audit of power sector intervention funds, faulting the Federal Government’s claim that it has substantially settled debts owed to electricity generation companies. In a
Labour Faults Plan To Sell 120 FG Colleges To Private Investors
Labour has faulted fresh plans to concession Federal Government Colleges to private business interests, warning that the act will destroy the Unity School system. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria,
79,323 Killed, 34,773 Abducted in Nigeria’s Terror Violence In Six Years -Report
A six-year investigation by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa, ORFA, has reported that 79,323 people were killed and 34,773 civilians were abducted in terrorism-related violence in Nigeria between 2020 and
Insecurity: Diri Removes Swali Paramount Ruler
Bayelsa Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has removed Chief Wilcox Job Seiyefa as the paramount ruler of Swali Community. Announcing the decision on Tuesday, Deputy Governor Dr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo said the removal was
Amotekun Arrests Wanted Kidnapper, Family In Ondo Forest
The Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun Corps, has arrested a wanted kidnapper and three of his family members in Oba-Akoko. The suspect, 33-year-old Usman, was on Amotekun’s watch list. He was caught
Supreme Court Dismisses Suit, Orders N1.58bn Forfeiture To FG In NIRSAL Bribery Case
The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of N1.58 billion linked to Steve Ogidan, a former National Coordinating Consultant of NIRSAL, to the Federal Government. A five-member panel led by Justice
FG Evacuates 271 Nigerians From South Africa Tuesday
The Federal Government will resume the evacuation of Nigerian nationals from South Africa on Monday, June 29, 2026, with 271 citizens expected back in Lagos on Tuesday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson,
Nigeria Loses ₦5trn Annually To Logistics Failure
Nigeria is losing an estimated ₦5 trillion every year as 30 to 40 million metric tonnes of food go to waste before reaching consumers, logistics experts have warned. The warning was issued
Why Tinubu Must Be Re-elected-Working People United
A pro-worker group, Working People United, WOPU, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, saying his economic policies have shielded the country from worse hardship. Its National Coordinator, Comrade
Emefiele Challenges EFCC Over Alleged $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Statements
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s move to tender statements linked to his ongoing $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud trial. Emefiele,
