ANALYSIS: STIMULATING DOLLAR AND ENERGETIC INFLOWS, BY ARIZE NWOBU
Creative and innovative policies help to drive economic growth and development. Crises spur critical thinking and creativity whereby new and useful ideas and policies are developed for the overall success…
Reps to probe $1.5bn Port Harcourt refinery rehabilitation cost, carry out audit of funds previously spent
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream to organise an investigative hearing to ascertain the true state of the Port Harcourt refinery which the Federal…
How lack of clean water is driving up diseases in upscale Lekki
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Help! Lekki residents are exposed to water-related diseases engendered by sub-standard and unregulated sources of water supply. Increasing cases of dysentery and diarrhea-induced pathogenic bacteria infections…
APC says demolition of ex-Edo deputy gov, others property not only wicked but cowardly
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the demolition of property belonging to former deputy governor of Edo, Dr. Pius Odubu, by the State Government. APC said this in a…
Alleged Money Laundering: Court To Continue Hearing In ₦700m Case Against Ize-Iyamu
The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has ruled that it has jurisdiction to entertain the money laundering charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against…
AFREXIMBANK, NEXIM to mobilise $50m support investments in Nigeria
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have expressed readiness to mobilise 50 million dollars as Joint Project Preparation Fund for investments in Nigeria. The organisations…
Africa set to recover from worst economic recession in half a century
Africa is set to recover from its worst recession in half a century. Real GDP is projected to grow by 3.4% in 2021 after contracting by an estimated 2.1% in…
Nigeria, Switzerland inaugurate ‘Blue Bus’ project to commemorate the countries’ 10th anniversary in irregular migration control
The Nigerian Government and Switzerland have inaugurated a Blue Bus Project in commemoration of the countries’ 10th anniversary in migration partnership to control irregular migration. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq at the…
Lagos first lady urges residents to sign up for health scheme as 40,000 Lagosians receive free Health Insurance
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, urged residents to sign up for the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS), saying it is in the collective interest of the…
WHY FG PRESERVED PUBLIC JOBS, EXEMPTED TAXES FOR MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS
The commitment of the Buhari administration to the welfare of workers in Nigeria is evident in several Federal Government policies including the legislation of the minimum wage, tax exemption for…