Nigeria now earns more from non-oil revenues – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says revenue recently flowing into the nation’s treasury are mainly from non oil and gas exports. This is contained in a […]
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IPMAN assures of availability of petroleum products
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has assured Nigerians of availability of petroleum products, allaying fears of possible scarcity in some parts of […]
Jailbreak: Over 3,000 inmates yet to be recaptured in Nigeria – Aregbesola
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has said that over 3,000 inmates are yet to be recaptured following recent jailbreaks in the country […]
FG to establish security force to man porous borders — NSA
The Federal Government says it is exploring the possibility of setting up a border security force in the future to secure Nigeria’s porous border areas. […]
Nigeria loses US$8.9 bn annually to violence against women, child marriage – UNICEF
The Chief, Child Protection Officer, UNICEF, Mr Ibrahim Sese, has said Nigeria loses US$8.9 billion annually to violence against women, child marriage and harmful practices. […]
Gas remains top priority, transition fuel for Nigeria — President Buhari
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has assured investors that investment in gas remains a top priority for the country, considering the huge […]
NASS constituency projects: Energy Commission owes contractors N5.78bn – DG
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), says the commission owes contractors a total sum of N5.78 billion for constituency projects executed between 2009 and 2012 […]
Senate approves Buhari’s $16bn, €1bn external borrowing request
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s External Borrowing (Rolling Plan) request in the sum of $16,230,077,718, and €1,020,000,000. Also approved by the upper […]
Nigeria is viable to attract, sustain FDI – Buhari tells French investors
President Muhammadu Buhari says outlook on Nigerian economy remains bright, with sustained investments in infrastructure, particularly ICT, that favour global businesses and a friendly regulatory […]
FEC approves National Development Plan 2021-2025, with N348tn investment
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a 2021-2025 National Development Plan with an investment size of N348.7 trillion. Minister of Finance, Budget and National […]
About 240 million children worldwide living with disabilities – UNICEF
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The number of children with disabilities globally is estimated at nearly 240 million, according to a UNICEF report released on […]
President Buhari arrives Paris for official visit, peace forum
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday afternoon arrived in Paris, French capital, for a one-day official visit as guest of President Emmanuel […]
FG sets aside N250bn for autogas vehicle conversion in the country – Minister
As part of efforts to ensure that the autogas conversion of vehicles yielded the desired results, the Federal Government says it has set aside N250 […]
Insecurity: We believe in oneness of Nigeria – Gov. Tambuwal
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has stressed that Nigeria is better as one indivisible country, despite admitting that the […]
BREAKING: Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill, approves e-transmission of results
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and approved the electronic transmission of results. The approval was given on Tuesday when the lawmakers […]
At COP26, Nigeria sends powerful message to rich nations
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari’s strong, and activist speech at the opening plenary of the COP-26 climate change summit in Glasgow was […]
Nigeria administers 5,770,899 million COVID-19 vaccines, targets 112 million by 2022
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has vaccinated 5,770,899 eligible persons with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination while 3,146,885 have taken the […]
TSG, AWSC, feed less previleged in Abuja
As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) the Tinubu Support Group(TSG)and Asiwaju Women Cooperative Society(AWCS) on Sunday launched Operation Feed the Less previleged, a programme […]
Fuel supply: NNPC urges Nigerians not to engage in panic buying
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has urged the public not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor […]
FG to reduce illegal importation of rice through land borders – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, says the Ministry will continue to strategise and collaborate with security agencies, to reduce the […]