Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, known as the “Farmer Governor,” has extended an invitation to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to inaugurate a significant milestone in Niger State’s agricultural sector. The state has acquired 1,000 tractors and various other agricultural machinery to kickstart mechanized farming. Governor Bago met with President Tinubu at […]
Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party has voiced support for the implementation of the Oronsaye Report, emphasizing its potential to streamline governance and enhance productivity. Responding to inquiries, Obi affirmed his commitment to the report’s principles of cost reduction, eliminating role overlaps, and boosting efficiency. Obi underscored the […]
NNPC Ltd. clarifies its role in facilitating the divestment process of International Oil Companies (IOCs) during the NIES 2024 Summit in Abuja. Mr. Mele Kyari, NNPC Ltd.’s Group CEO, emphasized the company’s commitment to ensuring optimal production from divested assets for national energy security. He also highlighted NNPC Ltd.’s readiness […]
The bill seeking the amendment of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Act, 2007 has passed 2nd reading in the senate. The bill sponsored by 41 members of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions began the debate when the bill was first read by the Chairman of the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today announced the raising of the Monetary Policy Rate(MPR) by four hundred basis points from 18.75 percent to 22.75 percent. This was made known by the CBN governor, Yemi Cardoso after the first MPC meeting for the year in […]
The recent two-day protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has brought to light the deepening hunger crisis in the country, shedding light on the urgent need for swift action on both the minimum wage and broader economic challenges. Despite efforts to engage with the Federal Government to avert […]
The Europa league round of 16 draws have announced today. Three-time winners, Liverpool have been drawn to face Sparta Prague in the Europa League round of 16, while unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, are unbeaten in 32 matches in all competitions this season, and will again […]
The United States has announced the unprecedented package of sanctions targeted at Russia to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. The more than 500 sanctions are targeted at individuals implicated in Navalny’s death, as well as the country’s […]
Niger State Government has taken a monumental step towards infrastructural development by signing contracts for 556 kilometers of roads spanning across 25 Local Government Areas. With 37 construction companies onboard, this initiative underscores the state’s commitment to urban renewal. Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago emphasized the importance of quality standards, […]
The Senate has today confirmed the appointment of members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as nominated by the President. The confirmation of the 12 members came after a report of the Committee On Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions of the CBN was […]
