The Speaker, House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme….
Category: Economy
Economic Hardship: Nigeria Should Have No Business with Hunger II
By Prof. M.K. Othman How can we triple or quadruple the current irrigable land? This question was posed in the first part of this piece last week. In 1998, out of Nigeria’s…
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In a gesture aimed at boosting economic empowerment, eight indigenes of Ikono-Ini Federal Constituency and their families have received substantial business grants totalling 10 Million Naira. Legislative Aide to the lawmaker,…
FMAFS MINISTER DISSATISFIED OVER DELAY IN DELIVERY OF 2,000 TRACTORS
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, FMAFS, Senator Abubakar Kyari,CON, according to a press release e-signed by the Principal Information Officer, officeΒ of the Director Information,…
The Call by NECA and Oil Marketers to Review Fuel Subsidy Removal and Floatation of the Naira, High Chief Ameh Respond…
I do not really think that the government will reverse the removal of fuel subsidy and nairn floatation because of the government being beholden to the Bretton Wood institutions. Recall the controversies…
Nigeria Customs Service Commends PH Oil and Gas FTZ Officers
The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and Management team, has recently honored the commendable efforts of three officers at the PH…
Reps. Engender Legislation to Curb Tax Crimes
By Onwe Wisdom A legislation aimed at curbing tax evasion and enhancing revenue was atΒ WednesdayΒ plenary on the floor of theΒ Green Chamber passed through second reading, theΒ Bill seeks…
CBNβs engagement with foreign portfolio investors: key highlights
The Nigerian Exchange Group, in partnership with sponsors such as international banks and CardinalStone, organized an investor call that provided a platform for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to engage…
Reps. Declares State of Emergency on Nutrition and Food Security as Speaker Abbas Inaugurates House Ctee on Nutrition and Food Security
By Onwe Wisdom … Nutrition International implement high impact, low cost solutions to problem of malnutrition In line with the House of Representatives’ vision to be responsive, results-oriented and effective…
Salamatu-WOFAN: One Woman’s Ferocious Fight against Family Hunger and Poverty in Nigeria
By Prof. M.K. Othman Nigeria, as a developing country, has a pocket of rotten eggs but is endowed with kindhearted people who give a helping hand to people in need. Hajia Salamatu…
Hardship: Legislatures ready to adjust salary if necessary – Kalu
We will not hesitate to make adjustments in our salary if necessary …says lawmakers selfless, feel pulse of Nigerians Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie…
Nigeria Customs Service Launches Initiative to Alleviate Food Scarcity in Nigeria
…as CGC Adeniyi Kicks-off Sales of Seized Food Items in Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed commitment to align with President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s…
Fifty trucks of food items destined for Niger Republic from Nigeria intercepted
By Onwe Wisdom Fifty trucks transporting food items destined for the Niger Republic were stopped on Monday by the Zamfara State Transport Agency. The organization, responsible for carrying out a directive from…
Economic Hardship: Gov Zulum declares one-day prayer for divine intervention
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged citizens of the state to fast and offer special prayers on Monday for divine intervention over the current hardship caused by inflation. …
Economic hardship: Governor Sule approves N1bn to clear outstanding gratuity from 1999-2010
Governor Abdullahi Sule has approved the disbursements of the sum of one billion naira meant to clear the outstanding gratuity of both local and state government retirees from 1999 to 2010,…
Rising costs of food: Barau hails Tinubu for releasing grains, set to share rice to 200,000 households, urges govs, LG chairmen to follow suit
by Onwe Wisdom Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ordering the release of 102,000 tonnes of rice, maize, millet and others to…
We Should Not Think Of Returning Fuel Subsidy β Sen. Nwaebonyi Tells Nigerians
…Commends Super Eagles for wonderful outing and urges the team to bring the AFCON Cup home β¦Says Senate will recommend the removal of Service Chiefs if they cannot contend the rising…
AfDB_Group Set To Begin Disbursement Of $540m SAPZs Fund
Β AfDB_Group Set To Begin Disbursement Of $540m SAPZs Fund …It is time to walk the talk, says VP Shettima All is set for the African Development Bank (AfDB) to commence the disbursement…
NIES 2024 Unveils Esteemed Lineup of Speakers for the Global Energy Summit
The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2024, scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, Nigeria, from February 26 to March 1, 2024, has proudly announced its…
$2.4 Billion Outstanding Foreign Exchange Liabilities Not Valid- CBN Gov
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said about $2.4 billion out of the reported $7 billion outstanding foreign exchange liabilities of the federal government are not…