2021 economic outlook: Rewane projects gradual recovery in domestic economy, positive growth in Q3
Mr. Bismarck Rewane, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Ltd, says there will be gradual recovery in domestic economy, likely increase in the Diaspora remittances and positive growth in Q3 of…
Lagos Police nabs 4 inspectors over alleged harassment, extortion
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested four police officers who allegedly harassed and extorted N70,000 from a 16-year-old student on Wednesday at NGAB Junction, Isheri Area…
Governor Sule visits Buhari, seeks support to dislodge Boko Haram from Nasarawa
Nasarawa State governor Abdulahi Sule, Friday, visited President Muhummadu Buhari and raised alarm over the havoc perpetrated by Boko Haram insurgents in the state. The governor also sought the intervention…
Chevron denies responsibility of Bayelsa oil leak, promises to trace source
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) declared on Friday that reported leaks near its operational areas at Funiwa offshore facilities off the Atlantic coast was not from its facilities. It even pledged…
COVID-19 Vaccine: We are expecting final confirmation from Covax – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says it is expecting the final confirmation for coronavirus vaccine from Covax Initiative backed by Gavi Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organisation and…
El-Zakzaky’s wife tests positive to COVID-19 a second time in prison – IMN
The wife of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Zeenat, has reportedly contracted COVID-19 at a correctional centre in Kaduna State. This was according…
Nigeria’s 35% import duty for cars still highest within the region – Finance minister
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has outlined some of the rationale behind the drafting of the Finance Bill 2020, especially the reason behind reducing tariffs for imported vehicles. According to…
Pfizer-BioNTech agree to supply WHO co-led COVID-19 vaccine scheme – Sources
Pfizer and BioNTech have agreed to supply their COVID-19 vaccine to the World Health Organization co-led COVAX vaccine access scheme, two sources familiar with the deal said, the latest in…
Kaduna SUBEB confirms sack of 65 illegally recruited primary school teachers
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday confirmed the sack of 65 primary school teachers, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. They were allegedly recruited illegally…
BPE to begin to coordinate with other Govt arms on asset sales in Q1 2021 – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, on Friday, said the Federal Government’s planned sale of public assets will benefit Nigerians and help to boost the economy. In an appearance on…