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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company as failed to remit any money to the federation account, a joint pool operated by the Federal, State and Local governments in the country in March.With the inability of the national oil company to contribute last month, Which means since this year, the NNPC has not funded the statutory joint […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday maintained that prolonged payment of petrol subsidy in Nigeria was affecting the country’s fiscal balance despite revenue increase from rise in global oil price.The Washington-based institution stated this in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa titled: “A New Shock and Little Room to Maneuver,” released yesterday.It stated: […]
According to the forum, her nomination was in recognition of her contributions to the development of the country, which has been a source of inspiration to Nigerians, including the membership and the leadership of the APC. Oduwole, in a statement further pointed out that besides serving as a Special Adviser to the President, she is […]
Barring any last minute change, the top echelon of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will disqualify the minister of labour and employment, Senator… Barring any last minute change, the top echelon of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will disqualify the minister of labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige; minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi […]
Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention slated for 28 and 29 May 2022, the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said he deserved the right of first refusal for the party’s ticket. Atiku, who stated this during his visit to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Thursday in Abuja said he has 11 […]
The 36 state governors have prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the Federal Government from approving the deduction of any money accruing to the states from the Federation Account for the payment of 418 million dollars judgment debt.The Attorneys-General of the 36 states made this prayer known in a motion on notice […]
ABEOKUTA—GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, said the state would support the presidential ambition of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to enable him continue with the projects of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Governor Abiodun, who spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting, said Osinbajo, in the last seven years, has contributed to the many successes recorded by […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is changing passengers’ experiences at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by introducing innovations. Some of the innovations will include; e-tags to ease traffic flow at the toll gate, banning illegal car hire operators, ending touting and introducing pay-parking to stop crowded environments at the airport, among others. […]
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah, on Sunday said President Buhari has destroyed every aspect of life in Nigeria but has allowed corruption to thrive and grow. “With everything literally broken down, our country has become one big emergency national hospital with full occupancy,” the Bishop said in an Easter message to his congregation […]
Some consumers have expressed concern over the continuous hike in prices of foodstuffs and other items in the country. The citizens who spoke in a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kpirikpiri and Margaret Umahi International Markets, revealed that prices of food items are skyrocketing, a situation which is making life […]
..As FCCP Tribunal adjourns hearing to May 5 ABUJA—THE President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, yesterday, warned MultiChoice Nigeria not to dare Nigeria by going ahead to hike the tariffs of its products, while the matter was being investigated. Lawan, who said this while inaugurating a seven-member Adhoc Committee of the Senate, headed by […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Zoning Committee on Tuesday submitted its report to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) without disclosing its recommendations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee report was received by the PDP National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu in Abuja. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, […]
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Technology, Auchi in Edo. The passage of the bill followed its re-committal to the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday at plenary. The motion for re-committal was sponsored by Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC- Kebbi). Presenting the bill, Abdullahi said that the […]
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC- Nasarawa) and Sen. Abubakar Kyari (APC-Borno) resigns from the Senate. Sen. Abdullahi Adamu has formally resigned his position at the Senate to enable him concentrate on his job as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a letter to Senate President Ahmad […]
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), on Monday in Abuja, received over three million single-shot COVID-19 vaccines, donated by the Italian government. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that with the 17 million doses earlier sent by other EU Member States, the three million brings the number of doses gifted to Nigeria by […]
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has finally declared to run for president, ending months of speculations and tepid denials.“I formally declare my intention to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress,” Osinabjo said in a video posted to his social […]
Nigeria has removed the limit on attendance for social gatherings and the curfew on midnight movements it announced two years ago to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 set up by the government in early 2020 announced a review of the country’s response to the pandemic in a statement. […]