Lawan says Senate will approve Buhari’s $29.96bn loan request, ensure strict supervision of loan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate would approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $29.96 billion. He gave the indication while addressing a gathering of…
Nigerian Army approves postings, appointments of over 20 top generals
The Nigerian Army has approved new postings and appointments of some of its senior officers. Approved by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai, the Force says the…
Maina’s sister denies knowledge of shares bought in her name, says I earn N250,000 monthly
The trial of former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina resumed today, with him defending charges of money laundering, operating fictitious accounts and other fraudulent activities. Last…
N3m fraud: Court remands suspect in prison custody for impersonating, defrauding minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned one Malik Wakili for allegedly impersonating the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, and defrauding the minister to the tune…
Buhari’s EO5 huge opportunity for professionals, economy – Minister
Suleiman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources, says the implementation of Executive Order 5 will provide wide range of opportunities for Nigerian professionals…
Poor electricity, multiple taxation top list of challenges facing manufacturers in Nigeria – Report
The manufacturer’s CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) has identified inadequate electricity supply and the duo of multiple taxation and over regulation amongst others, as challenges confronting operations in the country. The…
In 8 months FRSC records 882 road accidents, 399 deaths in Lagos, Ogun
The Zone RS2 Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) comprising Ogun and Lagos states, recorded 882 road accidents which led to the death of 399 persons from January…
Alleged money laundering:Witness reveals how Faisal Maina withdrew N58m from UBA
An EFCC operative, Mohammed Goji, on Monday, revealed how Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Pension Reform Task Team boss, withdrew N58 million from a United Bank for Africa…
Boeing suppliers bracing for temporary halt in 737 MAX production
Boeing suppliers, customers and financiers braced on Monday for a possible freeze in Boeing 737 production for the first time in more than 20 years as the grounding of the…
Oil field dispute: Court orders transfer of Soku oil field from Bayelsa to Rivers State
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the transfer of Soku oil field from Bayelsa State to its rightful owner, Rivers State. Delivering judgment in a suit instituted by…