FG tackling inflation, other causes of food insecurity – Osinbajo
July 27, 2021 Transforming Africa’s food system is an obvious task requiring the active mobilization and prioritization of both public and private investments, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. This…
FX: CBN stops sale to BDCs over unwholesome practices, to sell through Commercial Banks
July 27, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday announced immediate discontinuation of sale of Foreign Exchange (forex) to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in the country. Mr…
IMF lifts forecasts for rich nations, dims view for developing world
July 27, 2021 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday maintained its 6% global growth forecast for 2021, upgrading its outlook for the world’s wealthy countries, particularly the United States, but…
Nigeria expects 29m doses of J&J COVID vaccine in August
July 27, 2021 Nigeria expects to take delivery of 29 million doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in August, allowing it to ramp up its vaccination programme just as…
Don’t be lazy in your duties, create opportunities for youths – Okowa tasks newly appointed SAs
July 27, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged political appointees to be repository of ideas that will end poverty and social vices in the country. The governor stated…
LASIEC issues Certificates of Return to 57 LG chairmen-elect
…Says report of malpractices unfounded, hearsay July 27, 2021 The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Tuesday presented Certificates of Return to the 57 council chairmen elected in last…
Complement govt’s efforts, do not support secessionist groups – FG tells NIDO
July 27, 2021 The Federal Government on Tuesday admonished the Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) against sponsoring and offering its platform for secessionist groups. The Minister of Information and Culture,…
Telecom infrastructure: We’ll continue to strengthen collaboration with the judiciary at all levels – NCC
July 27, 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a bid to further protect telecoms infrastructure in the country, has reiterated its commitment to continue to strengthen collaboration with judicial…
Atiku is a citizen of Nigeria, eligible to vie for presidency, Adamawa govt tells court
July 27, 2021 The Adamawa government, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that former Vice President Atiku Abukakar was eligible to vie for the office of the president….
Atiku’s citizenship suit threatens his right, 2m Adamawa citizens to vie for Presidency – Adamawa govt tells court
July 27, 2021 Adamawa government, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, that former Vice President Atiku Abukakar was eligible to vie for the office of the…