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Borno establishes ministry of livestock, fishery development
Governor Zulum stressed the importance of livestock and fisheries as vital sectors with untapped revenue potential.
Tag: economic
Polaris Bank emerges Nigeria’s top bank in MSME lending
Polaris Bank has built a strong footprint in financing MSME by committing billions of naira in loans to support MSME ...
Human Rights Commission receives 618 complaints in three months in Kano
About 60 of the cases received during the period under review were on abandonment of family responsibility and domestic violence.
Nigerian govt. raises over $900 million in landmark dollar bond
The funds raised from this dollar bond will be directed toward critical infrastructure projects and development programmes.
Fuel Price Hike: More Nigerians will suffer depression, hospitalisation – NMA
NMA said it is nearly impossible for doctors who earn an average of $300 per month to cope with the ...
UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation rate eases first time in 19 months
According to the report, the food inflation rate in July 2024 was 39.53 per cent.
#EndBadGovernace Protest: Amnesty International condemns killings of peaceful protesters
The organisation said that the Nigerian security agencies’ unlawful attitude of using firearms as tactical tools for the management of ...
Paid anti-protesters arrive Moshood Abiola Stadium
A man seen directing them arrived in a black Toyota SUV with an Abuja plate number marked KWL 895 CH.
UPDATED: Reps to take salary “pay cut” for six months
The pay cut announced by the lawmakers will affect only their basic salaries, not their allowances.
AFNIS 2024: Sustainable mining can generate substantial revenue for Nigeria –Minister
The minister said the government should direct revenue generated from sustainable mining activities towards infrastructure development, social programs, and other ...
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Opening model for economic, financial inclusion underway – Shettima
The federal government had on 25 April unveiled the Aso Accord on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a multi-pronged blueprint designed ...
Court orders final forfeiture of over N11b properties linked to Emefiele
The EFCC alleged that Emefiele used proxies, including two current and one former CBN staff, to acquire the properties.
Enugu residents turn to charcoal stove as kerosene price soars
“I stopped using kerosene when the price increased to N900, and because I am afraid of using cooking gas, I ...
Tinubu to commission critical gas infrastructure projects
The projects, when commissioned, will increase gas supply to the domestic market by approximately 500mmscf/d.
Cost of healthy diet in Nigeria up N982 in March – NBS
The NBS said this is 4.7 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month
Eid-el-Fitr: Jigawa gov salutes Muslims, calls for more charity, prayers
Governor Namadi highlighted the significance of Eid el-Fitr as not just a time for celebration but a period for reflection ...
Emefiele arrives Lagos court, pleads not guilty to charges
The former bank chief is being arraigned before Justice Rahman Oshodi for abuse of office bordering on alleged irregular allocation ...
Adopt Songs of Psalm as prayer points to end insecurity- Gospel artiste to Nigerians
‘‘ Let us harness the power of prayer for spiritual upliftment and the tangible transformation of our nation's circumstances’’.
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Navy intercepts vessel with stolen crude, arrests 11 onboard
Mr Hassan noted that when the automatic identification system of any vessel is turned off, it makes it difficult to ...
Nigeria has sufficient manpower for economic development – Tinubu
"Who says that we do not have it as a country? Commitment to research and development; that high level of ...
EFCC warns skitmakers
A video, code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” gaining traction across social media, once again, compels the Economic and Financial Crimes ...
Pathak reaffirms Dangote’s commitment to sustainable environment
Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak made these remarks while speaking during Sustainable Living Fair, a discussion ...
Tinubu addresses UNGA, warns against illegal mining, arms smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent’s mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict."
Nineteen residents abducted in fresh Katsina attack
Most of those abducted were women.
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Reps ask commission to submit reports of appointments under Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari faced allegations of lopsided political appointments while in power between 2015 and 2023.