Nigeria’s revenues rise in June on higher oil, tax receipts
Nigeria’s gross revenues rose to 653.35 billion naira ($1.7 billion) in June from 517.8 billion naira in May due to higher crude and tax receipts, accountant general Ahmed Idris said,…
SPW is for Nigerians, not an APC Programme – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), says that the Federal Government’s Special Works Programme (SPW) is for all Nigerians and not members of the All…
Mines and Steels ministry collaborating to make Visa regime stricter to address illegal mining – Minister
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development says the ministry is working with the Ministry of Interior Affairs to make issuance of tourist VISA stricter for foreigners to…
COVID-19: Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama contracts virus
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has tested positive for COVID-19. He disclosed this himself via Twitter on Sunday. According to Onyeama, he tested positive after his fourth COVID-19…
Nigerian banks to limit debit card spending abroad to ease FX risk
Nigerian banks plan to reduce the amount customers can spend abroad using debit cards on Monday, two lenders said, as banks try to limit foreign currency settlement risk. The country…
Two teenagers found dead in Chibok after suspected Boko Haram attack
The lifeless bodies of two teenagers have been found in Kuburmbula, a village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. According to residents, the…
Abducted ex-Edo speaker’s wife, Hassana, regains freedom
Mrs Hassana Garuba, the kidnapped wife of former speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Hon. Zakawanu Garuba, has regained freedom, according to family sources. No details was given about other…