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.
Leading cybersecurity engineer warns Nigeria of emerging threats to national infrastructure
By Ayo Onikoyi As one of the leading figures in the field of cybersecurity, Damilola Victor Akinola has highlighted the urgent need for strengthening Nigeria’s national infrastructure security. Speaking at a recent industry event where experts gathered to brainstorm on the way forward for Nigeria in cyber security space, Akinola emphasized the critical role that […]
RE: Aare Afe Babalola on Nigeria: Restructure or reconfigure (1)
RIGHT OF REPLY By Wale Odeku THE Yoruba Referendum Committee has been following your interventions on Re-Federalising Nigeria through your published articles in the Vanguard Newspaper, titled “Nigeria: Restructure or reconfigure”. Part 7 was published on October 11, 2023. Although you wrote that there are “three main options for undertaking a restructuring process” you zeroed […]
Book mirrors youth’s quest for stardom
AH Mohammed’s “I Was a Teen Rock Star” is the incredible story of a grossly misunderstood youngster who strives to realize his dream despite disheartening socio-psychological challenges.
Enabling policies, infrastructure key to attracting foreign investments — KPMG
KPMG, an audit, tax and advisory firm, said Nigeria needs an enabling policy framework and solid infrastructure to attract foreign investments.
Ogun, Crawford University sign MoA on Health Insurance coverage
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme is receiving wider coverage as the State Health Insurance Agency (OGSHIA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Crawford University, Igbesa, to provide health insurance coverage for students and staff of the institution. Speaking at the signing of the MoA, the Executive Secretary of […]
