Minister renew calls for social funding for FCT

Minister renew calls for social funding for FCT

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has renewed call for special funding arrangements for the territory from the Federation Account. Bello, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the demand was part of his submissions at the Public Hearing organised the Revenue Mobilization and Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review the […]
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Buhari condemns Sokoto killings, says bandits living in fool’s paradise

Buhari condemns Sokoto killings, says bandits living in fool’s paradise

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the massacre of 15 people in Goronyo and Illela Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, saying that bandits are living in a fool’s paradise. The president, who made the condemnation in a statement issued by his Spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu on Tuesday in Abuja, warned that “this needless and mindless violence […]

Breaking: Super Eagles book World Cup play-off spot after nervy Cape Verde draw

Breaking: Super Eagles book World Cup play-off spot after nervy Cape Verde draw

By Emmanuel Okogba The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked a World Cup play-off spot after playing out a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday. Although uninspiring, the result was enough to send the team on their way to the final round of qualifiers for the global showpiece event. […]

IMF asks CBN to watch e-Naira risks

IMF asks CBN to watch e-Naira risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has that the recently launched e-Naira has the potentials for Financial Inclusion and boost Diaspora remittances but could pose risks to Nigeria’s financial stability.