United Nations calls on Africa to adopt electric vehicles to cut pollution
March 14, 2018 The UN on Wednesday urged African governments to put policies and finances in place to adopt electric vehicles to cut air pollution. Erik Solheim, Executive Director of…
Oil rises on strong China data, but rising U.S. output caps gains
March 14, 2018 Oil prices rise on Wednesday after posting two days of declines at the start of the week. Support came from a report that U. S. crude inventories…
NAFDAC discovers bakeries using banned substances in Sokoto State
March 14, 2018 The Sokoto State Command of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered some bakeries using prohibited Potassium Bromide and Saccharine substances…
My decision on my son-in-law to succeed me stand – Rochas
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday cleared the air on why he is endorsing his son in-law, Mr Uche Nwosu, to take over from him as governor. Speaking with…
Benue Killings: Buhari summons IG over breach of Presidential order
The Presidency on Tuesday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, to answer query as to why he breached a Presidential order to relocate to Benue following reported killings…
Swiss Govt confirms return of $700m loot to Nigeria as lawmakers seek banking reforms
Swiss lawmakers are pushing the government to amend the law on how to handle ill-gotten bank profits seized by authorities and pave the way to return more than $100 million…
Buhari vows to translate economic successes to improved citizens’ welfare
March 13, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday that his administration would not rest on its oars until the recorded improvement in the country’s economic indexes translated to visible…
Nigerian Army and police partner to boost security in Bayelsa
March 13, 2018 The Military Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe, in Bayelsa, has pledged to support the Nigerian Police Force in the state to achieve a more…
Economic Development: Adeosun seeks support for Nigeria, West Africa
March 13, 2018 The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun on Tuesday called for additional technical and institutional support from the Africa Regional Technical Assistance Centre West 2 (AFRITAC West…
Lagos finance commissioner explains controversial Land Use Charge
March 13, 2018 Amid the complaints about the new Lagos State Land Use Charge, the Commissioner for Finance, Akinyemi Ashade, says an aggregated tax that has combined three erstwhile separate…