Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
Buhari cuts deficit, presents N8.6trn budget 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, presented the 2018 budget to the National Assembly, indicating a 15 per cent scale back on total deficit at N2.005 trillion, down from N2.36 trillion stated in 2017 budget
Strange illness kills 50 children in Jigawa as 26 Nigerian girls found dead on Spanish warship
No fewer than 26 young Nigerian girls, whose ages range from 14 to 18, were found dead in a Spanish warship as they tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea, last weekend.
Mainagate latest: Hands off, shut up; Presidency tells Obla-Obono
AS the controversy surrounding the recall of wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina rages, the Presidency has directed Chairman of the Presidential Special Panel on the Recovery of Public Property, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, to hands off activities of the panel.
Resumption of hostilities N’Delta leaders, activists divided on Avengers
LEADERS of the Niger Delta and activists have rejected the threat by a militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, to restart bombing of oil and gas installations in the region, saying it was unreasonable and uncalled for.
2019: Why APC NEC ‘Shut Down’ Buhari’s Endorsement
President Muhammadu Buhari is still consulting with major stakeholders before taking a decision as to whether to stand for a re-election in 2019, Saturday Vanguard has learned.
