The high rate of inflation in Nigeria is taking its toll on hotels, forcing them to shut down operations, industry operators have cried out. Hoteliers have called on the government to intervene in the industry to address the escalating cost of doing business. In separate interviews with The Punch, the stakeholders noted that their challenges […]
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The Federal Government, through its National Bureau of Statistics, has stated that in 2023, Nigerians paid N40.14 billion in road taxes to state governments. This is according to an analysis of data from the Internally Generated Revenue report recently published by the NBS. The figure collected was a 63.36 percent increase from the N24.57bn collected […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in seven new ministers into his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja on Monday, November 4, 2024. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Sunday via his X handle. He said, “President Bola Tinubu will swear in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has commenced moves to drop the charges brought against the 32 minors arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Hours after the arraignment, the AGF disclosed in a statement late Friday night his interest in taking over […]
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The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, arrived in Nigeria on Sunday on his first official visit to Africa, underscoring a renewed emphasis on economic collaboration and growth-centered diplomacy between the UK and African nations. His visit marks the beginning of a five-month consultation aimed at reshaping UK-Africa relations to prioritise African voices and ambitions […]
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Political stakeholders in Edo State under the aegis of the Initiative for Democratic Advancement and Free Speech on Sunday applauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for detaining the state’s Accountant-General, Julius Anelu, and two other government officials over corruption allegations. They urged the commission to go after those lately accused of stealing public assets, […]
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Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings after British-Nigerian politician, Kemi Badenoch, emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party, defeating Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting. Badenoch, a Member of Parliament representing North West Essex, became the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom after getting 53,806 […]
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to universal health coverage, prioritising primary healthcare and collaborative efforts with stakeholders. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate pledged at the legislative dialogue on improving maternal health in Nigeria in Abuja. A statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit at […]
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians with his recent suggestion to convert church vigils into night shifts. While some commend his proposal as a means to enhance productivity, others condemn it as an infringement on religious traditions. Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, son of the popular founder of the Mount […]
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Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at […]
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