Why Nigeria must fix its budgeting culture — lessons from Tolulope Shokunbi’s work in Public, Private Finance
By Dayo Akinlabi One of Nigeria’s most persistent economic problems is not the absence of policies or plans, but the weakness of execution. Year after year, budgets are announced with ambitious figures, yet outcomes remain underwhelming. Roads deteriorate faster than they are rebuilt, power supply improves marginally at best, and public trust in fiscal governance […]
Youth Advocate, Hamzat urges minister to prioritize unemployment, quality education
Hamzat Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, a civil society organization, has commended the new youth minister, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, for her commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
High cost of borrowing: FG targets domestic market to fund N9.05trn budget deficit
The apparent high cost of borrowing internationally, following the massive fall in the value of the naira, may have forced the federal government to reverse its borrowing plan to fund the N9.05trillion deficit budget from the domestic financial market as indicated in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, 2024-2026, released at the weekend.
FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge after repairs
The Federal Government, late Sunday evening, reopened the Third Mainland Bridge barely 24 hours after closure for palliative work.
Kumpital: Media with a Social Conscience
Kumpital, the Guinean media outlet, transcends its conventional role as a news organization. Going beyond the dissemination of information, Kumpital distinguishes itself with its active involvement in socially responsible actions, encapsulated in its slogan “The media of the people.” Established in June 2018 by Ahmadou Diallo, Kumpital swiftly emerged as a leading source of information […]
Sylva promises to tackle problem of flooding, coastal erosion in Bayelsa
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) for the Nov.11 governorship election in Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva, says he will tackle the problem of flooding and coastal erosion in the state if elected.
Ibrahim Gambari: Navigating the South Africa-Nigeria high seas, By Owei Lakemfa
PROFESSOR Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, a giant in diplomatic circles on Wednesday, went down memory lane. He had been United Nations, UN, envoy to Myanmar, its Special Adviser on Africa, the Joint African Union-UN Special Representative for Darfur and former President of the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. He said, back in 1991, former Head of State […]
Reports of attempt on my life false —Yahaya Bello
The governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has vehemently denied rumours and circulating reports suggesting that there have been assassination attempts on his life.
Certificate: Address forgery issues, Atiku tasks Tinubu
The Atiku Media Team has urged President Bola Tinubu and his team to stop chasing shadows, spare Nigeria’s image further damage by coming clean on the controversies surrounding his life.
Boko Haram insurgents attack Customs office in Yobe, kill operative
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked an office of the Nigeria Customs Service in Geidam town, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing one operative, Usman Gombe.
