Focus on non-oil resources, IMF tells FG
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stressed the critical need for Nigeria to raise non oil revenues to ensure fiscal sustainability while maintaining infrastructure and social spending. This is contained in a statement released yesterday by the Board of the multilateral institution on its assessment in its Article IV Consultation with Nigeria on March 30. The IMF Executive Board in a statement said it welcomed the renewed effort of the federal government to adopt legislation to spur investment in the oil and gas sector, and promote policies to strengthen governance of the sector.
Economy: Association advises Nigerians to save for rainy days
Mr Francis Namo, the President, Wakama Youth Movement in Nasarawa state, has advised civil servants, youths and other Nigerians to imbibe the culture of saving for the rainy day.
April fool: Viral pranks of the day
It’s 1st of April and Nigerians are not left out as the world play the fool’s game which has been going on for hours. We have carefully collected some of the most striking pranks and interesting statements from prominent Nigerians which played out so far. Enjoy the read!
FG directs all public hospitals to save lives first in emergency
The Federal Government yesterday directed all public hospitals across the country to save patients’ lives first during emergencies before demanding money even as it blamed poor performance of the country’s health system on chronic under funding.
Lagos lawmaker urges residents to pay tax
In line with the commencement of prosecution of tax evaders by the Lagos state government through the Lagos state internal revenue, residents of the state have been advised to see tax payment as their civic duty, and see tax evasion as a criminal offence.
I’m prepared to work with Kogi women to end poverty – Rashida Bello
First Lady of Kogi State, Mrs Rashida Bello has assured women in the state of her readiness to work with them to end poverty in the state.
Fire guts FreshYo company in Lagos
A fire outbreak on Friday gutted part of Ranona Nigeria Limited, makers of FreshYo yoghurt, at Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State.
Midnight fire razes another market in Kano
Another mid-night fire outbreak on Thursday gutted Gwarzo market in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, destroying property worth millions of Naira.
Rivers Re-run: INEC did not disqualify PDP candidate – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Friday that it did not disqualify, Mr Tonye Alalibo, PDP candidate for Akuku-Toru Constituency 11, from participating in re-run election in Rivers.
Help! i’m lusting after my husband’s closest friend
My husband and I are happy in our marriage. We have two little girls and a satisfactory sex life.
Azerbaijan jails 5 men for beating journalist to death
Azerbaijan on Friday sentenced five men to up to 13 years in prison for beating to death a journalist who had criticised an Azeri football team player on Facebook.
