Development partners ready to fund power sector, says Tegbe
Newly sworn-in Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that international development organisations and funding agencies are prepared to provide liquidity support to Nigeria’s power sector, reflecting growing confidence in the Federal Government’s ongoing electricity reforms.
Reps summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister over security spending
….. urge President Tinubu to deploy aggressive strategy against bandits, kidnappers By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the nation’s Service Chiefs and the Minister of Finance to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military amid growing concerns over the worsening security situation across […]
NDC moves to resolve Kano crisis, says no candidate will be imposed
According to the statement, a delegation of the national leadership of the Kwankwasiyya Movement held a closed-door meeting with the party’s national leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, and other NDC leaders.
Xenophobia: First Batch of Nigerians to arrive from S’Africa Thursday
The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerian nationals being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks will arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning.
Nigeria’s foreign ministry denies issuing letter to Liberia
According to the ministry, the letter falsely claimed to convey Nigeria’s position on statements attributed to a Nigerian religious leader and was allegedly addressed to Liberia’s Foreign Minister.
N50bn spent as Nigerian UK work visa applications crash by 68% in one year
Nigeria’s applications for UK work visas plunged by nearly 68 per cent in 2024, falling from a record 93,000 in 2023 to just 29,800, following a series of immigration restrictions introduced by the British government.
Insecurity: IGP orders redeployment of DIGs to respective zones
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective zones with effect from June 15.
A’Ibom: Gov Eno operates within approved budget – Aide replies critics
By Uko Etim UYO—The Special Assistant to Governor Umo Eno, Venerable Richard Peters has dismissed claims of financial opacity, insisting that Eno’s administration spends only within budgetary provisions duly approved by the State House of Assembly. Peters who responded to a live radio programme on Tuesday in Uyo, said that every kobo expended by the […]
IMF counsels FG against $5bn UAE swap deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has counselled the federal government against the proposed $5billion Total Return Swap (TRS) External Financing Programme with the First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Energy sector leaders to dialogue on opportunities at Practical Nigerian Content Forum
The 15th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) forum for 2036 is set to open to drive industry dialogue on the opportunity for Nigeria to convert domestic energy sector capacity development into lasting industrial advantage. Organised by DMG Nigeria events in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the PNC Forum […]
Senate Public Accounts Committee not to witch-hunt anyone – Bamidele
Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, defended the oversight functions of the National Assembly
