FG plans $10bn to stabilise naira, eyes NNPCL for forex

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians and investors that there is an ongoing plan to boost the country’s foreign exchange liquidity. This was as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said that the country was expecting about $10bn inflows in the nearest term, which would help to clear foreign […]

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Tinubu’s certificate: Prove alleged forgery beyond reasonable doubt, Supreme Court tells Atiku

•Court reserves judgment on Obi, LP’s appeal, dismisses APM’s case •Atiku insists on CSU evidence, ex-VP’s disposition invalid, says Tinubu The Chairman of the Supreme Court panel hearing the appeals against the election of President Bola Tinubu, Justice John Okoro, said on Monday that the Peoples Democratic Party standard bearer in the February presidential election, […]

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Initiative tasked journalists on accountability, inclusivity in government

Participants at the training Journalists have been tasked to hold government and other stakeholders accountable on issues of gender inclusivity especially for Persons With Disabilities, (PWDs), women and girls. Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement International, (GSAI), Adara Sydney-Jack, made the call at a one-day Inclusive Investigation Training on Accountability in Accountability in Governance for Reporters […]

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We are proud of Dangote, says President Tinubu

Presidet Bola Ahmed Tinubu, discussing with Jibrin Abubakar of Dangote’s corporate communications department at the Dangote stand at the ongoing 29th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on 23rd October 2023 .President understands role of private sector – GMD The Dangote Group on Sunday received accolade from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed government’s position over […]

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Rashidi Yekini at 60: Memorable things to know about late Nigerian football legend

Rashidi Yekini Rashidi Yekini may have died since May 4, 2012, but that did not stop Google Doodle from celebrating his posthumous birthday as the Nigerian football legend clocks 60 today, October 23, 2023. Yekini remains one of the best strikers that Nigeria has ever produced, but having retired from the game a long time […]

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Insecurity: Firm launches unmanned UAV and Drone assembly, production line

In a ground-breaking move to address security challenges and stimulate economic growth, Elites Group of Companies, an indigenous Nigerian company, has announced the commencement of an assembly and production line for Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs), drones, and other security equipment within Nigeria. This strategic initiative follows a significant agreement with foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners. […]

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Ondo doctors demand reviewed salary, hazard allowance payment

Resident Doctors. PIX: Channels Television The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has called on the state government to commence immediate implementation of health workers’ hazard allowance to prevent its members working in state hospitals from going on strike. The NMA Chairman in the state, Dr. Omosehin Adeyemi-Osowe, made the call on Monday in […]

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Plans underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity – Tinubu

President Tinubu. Photo: Twitter President Bola Tinubu has allayed the fears of the business community, assuring that crucial plans are underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement said Tinubu gave the assurance at the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), held […]

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Nigeria struggles to contain worst diphtheria outbreak

Three nurses care for a 10-year-old girl at a clinic treating dozens of patients in Kano, northern Nigeria, amid the country’s worst diphtheria outbreak, which has killed hundreds of people since the start of the year. The girl lays inside a glass cubicle with a severe case of the contagious disease. “We have to admit […]

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