Gunmen kidnap councillor in A’Ibom, the third abduction in 3 weeks
Police on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket. He said the victim was kidnapped at his fuel station premises on Saturday, […]
Access Bank chairman blames mismanagement for poor state of economy
Chairman of Access Bank Plc Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, said yesterday that ‘cumulative mismanagement’ was responsible for the under-performing nature of the nation’s economy.
Apapa-Oshodi reconstruction: Work commences on Section 2 —FG
The Federal Government has commenced work on section 2 of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, four months after the contract was awarded to Dangote Group.
FG’s estimate puts fuel subsidy cost at N1.8trn
Analysts at FBNQuest give more insight By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor There are indications that federal government’s revenue may be facing increasing pressures as oil revenue continues to falter, dropping about -26% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N393billion in August 2021, 22% below the pro-rata benchmark set in the 2021 budget. Petroleum profit tax and royalties, and […]
2023 elections: 70 CSOs insist on electronic transmission of results
The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room yesterday urged the National Assembly to, as a matter of national interest, allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to determine the mode of conduct of elections, including transmission of results.
ECA, AUDA–NEPAD renew partnership to enhance sustainable growth in Africa
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance partnership and collaboration between the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) have signed.
