The World Bank has said Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilisation rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritise efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said Nigeria’s debt profile remains […]

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by […]

“I can conveniently say that within the short period you have been appointed, there are a lot of positive things that our state has recorded in terms of security.

…SSU Unveils Innovation-Focused Programmes By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU) and Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance as essential tools for national development and economic transformation. Speaking at the convocation lecture held on Friday as part of […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s civil service and sustain ongoing public sector reforms. The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Saka, fill vacancies created by […]