Northern groups join call for return of N-Power Programme
Kaduna - The North-Central Advocacy Coalition (NCAC) has joined the growing calls for the federal government to reinstate the N-Power program which was abruptly halted, saying the suspension of the program comes with multiple negative implications to the country and to the North in particular.
South Africa may overtake Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy — IMF
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has said in its forecast that South Africa may topple Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy.
Tinubu flags-off cash transfer programme for 15m households
President Bola Tinubu yesterday flagged-off the Renewed Hope conditional cash transfer programme intended to deliver financial intervention to 15 million households in the country and to mark the commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
UNIDO tasks FG on support for local manufacturing
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has emphasized the need for Nigerian government to support local manufacturers involved in the production of made-in-Nigeria goods.
Mining Week: FG records progress in value-added minerals — Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake, yesterday counted the gains of the administration’s plan to add value to minerals for export, reaffirming that the era of export of raw materials would soon end.
Operating costs: Only Lagos, Kaduna generate revenue — Report
Lagos and Kaduna states have emerged as the only two among Nigeria’s 36 states to generate more revenue than required to cover their operating costs, according to the 2023 edition of BudgIT’s annual ‘States of States’ report.
Reps to Tinubu on 2024 budget: We’ll ensure compliance with Financial Act, speedy passage
The House of Representatives committee on appropriation, has assured President Bola Tinubu of speedy passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill when brought before it.
Energy transition should be just, fair to Nigeria, Africa — Obasanjo
Cape Town: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged the developed economies to work towards making energy transition process just and fair to Nigeria and other African countries.
Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road: We’re ready to take over project — Ogun govt
THE Ogun State government, declared its readiness to take over the construction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta express road from the Federal Government and transform it into a world-class carriageway.
Gospel Centric wins two awards at 2023 Great Fame Awards
On Sunday, Africa’s premier Christian entertainment platform, Gospel Centric bagged two awards at the 4th edition of the GREAT FAME AWARDS.
Why there’ll be litigations over chieftaincy titles in Yorubaland — Olubadan
THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, yesterday, declared that litigations are part of the beauty of chieftaincy tussle in Yorubaland.
Tinubu to women: Break barriers that limit progress, challenge stereotypes
The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, urged women in Nigeria to break down barriers that limit their progress, challenge stereotypes, and foster an environment of equal opportunity for all, saying every woman has the tools and opportunities to reach her full potential.
Ondo Assembly suspends impeachment process against dep gov
MEMBERS of the Ondo State House of Assembly, yesterday, met with the Dr Abdullahi Ganduje-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and announced the suspension of the impeachment process against the embattled Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa.
Olakojo Kolawole wins 2023 Cybersecurity Leadership and Enterprise Technology Management of the Year award
Olakojo Kolawole received the Excellence in Cybersecurity Leadership and Enterprise Technology Management Award, a distinction that underscores his transformative impact in cybersecurity, AI-powered fraud detection, and enterprise systems management
Sports Analytics and Predictions: A Sure Way to Winning
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NSCDC: Owie condemns attempt to appoint non-career CG
Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Rowland Owie, has expressed deep concern over the proposed appointment of a non-career personnel as the Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) by President Bola Tinubu.
