By Banji Ayoola A former Secretary to the Federal Government and ex-Minister of Finance, Chief Olu Falae, on Saturday said that Nigeria needs a President who is chosen only by Divine guidance to successfully govern Nigeria from next year in view of the overwhelming problems confronting the nation. Besides, he said that for the country […]
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Directs NSA, SGF to investigate oil theft in Niger Delta Denies military involvement in implicating IPOB members Orders reopening of Obajana Cement factory The National Security Council has clarified the Federal Government’s position on the status of the case against leader of proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. As reported by The Nation, […]
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Aliyu Ahmed (left); Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed; Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele; Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Kingsley Obiora; and Director, Monetary Policy Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Hassan Mahmud at the on-going yearly meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth prospect by 0.2 percentage points to 3.2 per cent in the face of rising uncertainty across the globe. In its October World Economic Outlook (WEO) update released yesterday, the Fund projected the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 3.2 per cent this year […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari during the presentation of the 2023 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja; Photo: Philip Ojisua; Infographics: Olakunle Olaniyi Borrowing plan will aggravate economic woes, experts warn Stakeholders skeptical on manufacturing sector growth prospects Operators urge FG to channel funds to productive activities Excessive government borrowing from the […]
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Photo: Philip Ojisua; Infographics: Olakunle Olaniyi Fiscal Deficit Grows By 400 Per Cent Since Buhari’s First Appropriation FG Risks More Funding Crisis As Debt Marker Dries Up Estimates Contradict Economic Realities — Adonri Deficit, Debts Could Cripple Economy — ACCI With Friday’s presentation of the 2023 Appropriation Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari may have set the […]
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Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila (left); President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President Muhammadu Buhari; his wife, Aisha; former President Goodluck Jonathan; Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magaji (rtd.); Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya; Chief of the Air […]
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The rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State, Prof Adedayo Fasakin, has assured that with the collective resolve of all her citizens, Nigeria would surmount her present challenges and be truly great as the most populous black nation on earth. This was contained in his anniversary greeting, titled “Happy 62nd Independence Anniversary To […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari addressing UNGA77 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, addressed the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Following is his full speech: Mr. President, On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of UNGA77. I assure you of the full support and […]
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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday departed Abuja for London, UK, to represent Nigeria at the state funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth ll. His spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the vice-president would join members of the Royal Family and other world leaders at a number of events lined up for funeral. Commonwealth Heads […]
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