No local value addition, no more mining licence, says Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has affirmed the resolve of the federal government to foreclose the acquisition of mining licenses by prospective investors without…
OKUAMA: Omo-Agege seeks independent probe panel, condoles grieving families
The immediate past Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has appealed to all parties in the Okuama crisis saying hate and violence must not prevail. Omo-Agege made this appeal in…
FG, states, local governments share N10.143trn in 2023 – NEITI
March 19, 2024 The three tiers of government – Federal, state and local governments – shared N10.143 trillion from the Federation Account as statutory revenue allocations in 2023. Dr. Orji…
OKADA RIDERS’ PROTEST: Delta warns against breach of public peace
Delta State Government, Tuesday, warned that it would deal decisively with anyone found breaching the existing peace in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu,…
Alleged N6bn Mambilla Power Project Fraud: Court Dismisses Agunloye’s Fundamental Rights’ Suit Against EFCC
March 19, 2024 Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Ogunloye, alleging abuse of his…
Naira keeps appreciating against dollar in the black market: Investigation
After hitting an all-time zenith of over N1,900 to a dollar in the black market, the naira has maintained a bullish momentum against the dollar, appreciating by over N30 within…
N4.1billion Property Fraud: EFCC Recovers, Hands over 324 Houses to Kano Pensioners
March 19, 2024 The Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, has handed over documents of properties and 324 houses recovered for Kano state pensioners…
In defence of the Nigerian economy, by IMPI
We have observed with dismay the seeming congenital amplification of the numbers of companies that had shut down operations in Nigeria or relocated out of the country by corporate sector…
LASTMA finds 14 officers guilty of corruption, misconduct
March 19, 2024 The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) found 14 of its officers guity of corruption and misconduct while performing their duties in the past four months. The…
Troops rescue 16 kidnap victims in Kajuru in Kaduna
March 19, 2024 Nigerian Army troops deployed in 1 Division area of responsibility in Kaduna State have successfully averted a kidnap attempt by a violent extremist and insurgent group and…