FG launches $1bn HOPE programme to move vulnerable Nigerians to self-reliance
THE Federal Government on Wednesday, launched a $1 billion social protection programme designed to shift vulnerable Nigerians from temporary relief to lasting economic empowerment and self‑reliance.
Afe Babalola faults Buhari’s $800m loan request
Legal icon and founder of the Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola SAN has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s request, seeking National Assembly’s approval for a fresh $800 million loan to finance the National Social Safety Network Programme (NSSNP)
Shettima backs Akpabio, Barau for Senate President, Deputy
The President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima has thrown his weight behind Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President in the yet-to-be-inaugurated 10th Senate.
CBN increases interest rate to 18.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again increased the monetary policy rate (MPR) by 0.50 per cent to 18.50 per cent.
Gov AbdulRazaq emerges new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum
Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara state has emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum.
Tony Blair pledges support for incoming administration
A former British Prime Minister, Sir Tony Blair, has expressed his readiness to support the incoming administration of Sen. Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect.
