CBN crashes Ways & Means to N2.8trn – Cardoso

Nigeria’s Ways & Means portfolio has crashed to N2.84 trillion, down from N26.95 trillion inherited by current administration. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the Monetary Policy Forum, themed, “Strengthening Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability Through Effective Monetary Policy: The role of Critical Stakeholders” in Abuja, yesterday. According to […]

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Oluremi Tinubu meets Melania Trump at White House summit on AI, education

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, on Wednesday attended the “Fostering the future together summit” hosted by Melania Trump, her US counterpart, at the White House in Washington, DC. Oluremi was among 45 first ladies, including France’s Brigitte Macron, who attended the event aimed at “expanding access to educational tools” and protecting children in digital environments. […]

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Oil price rises to $108 as Iran describes US plan to end war one-sided

The price of crude oil in the international market continued to rise yesterday, with Iranian officials maintaining their criticism of the 15-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the US-Israel war on the country, saying that it was one sided, unfair and skewed to favour US and Israel. Oil prices rose by […]

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2027: Support for Tinubu ignites fresh rumbles in PDP

As leaders intensify reconciliation efforts ahead of Sunday’s National Convention, the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led camp of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, said the party will not back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Support for President Tinubu, who will run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is one of the contentious […]

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Tinubu at Falae’s book launch tasks royal fathers on joint action against insecurity

as Aiyedatiwa charges emerging leaders to emulate Falae’s virtues He’s a model of competence, patriotism, social democracy –Mimiko Falae credits divine grace for a life of survival, success By Fisayo Akimduro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged traditional rulers across the country to guide their subjects with wisdom, promote dialogue, discourage violence and foster unity […]

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Osun Council Chairmen Launch 1,050km Road Grading

Rehabilitation per council to boost grassroots economy By John Dike, Osogbo The Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Osun State, operating under the umbrella of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has  commenced a large-scale road grading and rehabilitation project spanning all 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), Area […]

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Dele Momodu vs. Fani-Kayode: The pot fighting the kettle 

By Tunde Odesola Back in the Italy of 44 BC, there lived a babalawo called Spurinna. Spurinna was a haruspice. In ancient Rome, a haruspice was a priest or soothsayer who practised divination by inspecting the entrails–specifically the liver and gallbladder–of sacrificed animals, to interpret the messages of the gods. Spurinna was popular in his […]

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