FG borrowing not immoral, says Finance Minister
— Seeks commercial dispute tribunal to boost investment By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing policy, insisting that debt should be viewed as a strategic financial tool for economic growth rather than a moral failing. Oyedele also […]
Ballon d’Or: Organisers reveal criteria to win 2026 award
France Football has settled the long-running debate over how closely winning the World Cup is tied to claiming the Ballon d’Or, football’s most coveted individual prize.
Death toll from Ghana’s flood climbs to 12
The death toll from flooding that paralysed Ghana’s capital has risen to at least 12, emergency services said on Tuesday, after the government apologised for its handling of the disaster.
C/River govt marks PDP deputy gov candidate house, others for demolition
The Cross River State Government has marked the residence of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, deputy governorship candidate for 2027, Mr Alphonsus Eba, along with others for demolition, triggering a defiant response from the politician who has vowed that nothing, not even death will stop his political ambition.
Obi demands transparency, wants INEC to publish candidates’ academic certificates
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the academic certificates and credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective offices, saying such a move would strengthen transparency and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. Obi made the call in a post […]
CVR phase 3: INEC registers 1.5m Nigerians in 7 weeks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no fewer than 1,565,873 Nigerians have successfully completed their voter registration as of June 26.
