The gesture made by popular Portuguese soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo, during a press conference heralding the match between Portugal and Hungary at the ongoing EURO 2020, has continued to generate debate among brand analysts and stakeholders. At a press conference last Monday, prior to Portugal’s game against Hungary, the superstar[Read More…]
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Solid minerals revenue grows by 15% to N79.96bn, says NEITI
Revenue from the solid minerals sector grew by 15 percent to hit N79.96 billion in 2019, an audit report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has revealed. The 2019 audit report of the solid minerals sector released by NEITI on Sunday stated that revenue from the sector in[Read More…]
Fashola: Why Nigeria Needs To Continue Borrowing
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has justified the loans obtained by the Federal Government, saying the country needs to borrow for development. Critics of the current administration have at different times accused President Muhammadu Buhari of mortgaging the future of Nigerians, especially the younger generation. But speaking[Read More…]
Kebbi Attack: Governor Bagudu vows to lead search and rescue operations in forest
The Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Bagudu, has vowed to lead a search and rescue mission into the forest where over 100 students kidnapped on Thursday from Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, are believed to be held by their kidnappers. PREMIUM TIMES reported that bandits abducted a large number of students[Read More…]
Fayemi: Ethnic Bigotry Fueling Insecurity, Secessionist Agitation
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has blamed security challenges nationwide on the growing embers of ethnic and religious bigotry that has become prevalent in the country. He made these remarks during a colloquium commemorating the June 12 1993 election in Ado Ekiti on Friday, blaming insecurity and separatist agitation[Read More…]
ECOWAS to launch single currency in 2027
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday dusted up its plan to launch a single currency for member nations. The union agreed on a new road map to launch ECO in 2027, six years away. The previous plan was truncated by the coronavirus pandemic. The president of[Read More…]
Residents Rendered Homeless As Hoodlums Raze Fulani Community In Ibadan
It was a weekend of pandemonium, anguish and tears when hoodlums unleashed mayhem on a Fulani community in Oke, Ibadan, in Oluyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. Daily Trust gathered that the hoodlums who stormed the community that has only about 50 houses where the residents have been living[Read More…]
I will never restructure Nigeria, you’re naive, ignorant of war – Buhari tells agitators
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his administration will not restructure the country. Buhari warned that those agitating for separation and canvassing for restructuring are naive and ignorant of war. The President stated this on Saturday when he spoke as a Special Guest of Honour during the Launch of Kudirat[Read More…]
Groups criticise proposed amendment to Nigeria Press Council Act as threat to media freedom
The organisations objected to the highly punitive measures which can be taken by the Council against media houses and media practitioners for alleged violation of the press code without judicial intervention A consortium of four media development and media freedom organisations have opposed the proposed amendment of the Nigerian Press[Read More…]
Consumers Lament Scarcity Of Onions In South
The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) recently announced the suspension of supply of onions to the South-East over the security challenges currently in the region. The national president of the association, Aliyu Isa, said at a news conference on May 2, 2020 that the decision was based[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]