FG set to develop Gurara Dam to world class tourist site – minister
The Federal Government says it is designing a master plan to develop the Gurara Dam in Kaduna State into a world-class tourism site. The Minister of […]
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UNGA 76: Vaccines for all key to building back better after COVID-19 – Kenyan President
Equitable global access to vaccines must be at the core of efforts to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has […]
FG seeks collaboration on campaign against workplace harassment, violence –labour minister
The Federal Government has called on stakeholders to collaborate with government in the campaign against workplace harassment and violence in the country. The Minister for […]
New Shetima of llorin canvasses peace among Nigerians
The newly turbaned Shetima of llorin and former Secretary to the Kwara Government, Alhaji Sakariyah Onimago, has called on Nigerians to echew bitterness and acrimony, […]
NACCIMA seeks NEPZA’s assistance to stop big industries migration
The Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has sought the assistance of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) to stop […]
Buhari’s outreach to the Southeast, By Dakuku Peterside
Symbolic gestures are particularly evident in Africa. Ndigbo or south easterners, more than any other group ,attach importance to symbolic gestures. It is ingrained in […]
Buhari to Doctors: Strike not best action to take now
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja called on health workers to return to their duty posts, urging others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement of […]
Buhari urges striking doctors to return to work
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday has called on health workers to return to their duty posts. He also urged others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement […]
KADINVEST 6.0: Kaduna seeks to consolidate on $2.6bn investments
As it prepares for the sixth edition of the annual Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit (KADINVEST) holding this month, the Kaduna State Government is seeking […]
Food Security: NDE trains 50 unemployed persons on Agricultural Extension in Ebonyi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has engaged 50 unemployed persons in Ebonyi, in its Agricultural Extension programme, aimed at enhancing food security. Mr Abubakar […]
FG committed to sustainable transport infrastructure to boost economy – Ajani
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has restated its commitment to providing sustainable transportation infrastructure to boost economic development in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal […]
Lagos Rep empowers Kogi farmers
Rep. Abiodun Faleke, (APC-Ikeja Federal Constituency) has empowered 600 farmers in Kogi to improve on food security and stimulate economic growth in the state. The […]
FG restates commitment to boost economy through sustainable transport infrastructure
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to provide sustainable transportation infrastructure to boost economic development. “Transportation has proven to be one of the critical […]
Annual lecture to proffer solutions to Enugu economic challenges – Publisher
The Publisher of The Starlite newspapers, Nsukka, Chief Harrison Ogara, says the 2nd edition of the Starlite Annual Lecture Series will proffer solutions to the […]
FG reiterates commitment to sustainable transport infrastructure to boost economy
The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to providing sustainable transportation infrastructure to boost economic development in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry […]
China manufacturing sector shrinks slightly in August
China’s manufacturing sector contracted slightly in August, driven by a renewed drop in output and a further fall in new work, survey results from IHS […]
ICPC to tackle Corruption in Electricity Sector, says Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters […]
Buhari lauds GDP 5.01% growth in Q2 2021
By Chimezie Godfrey President Mohammadu Buhari has commended the report of the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics which indicates that the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew […]
5.01% GDP growth in Q2 excites President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed Thursday’s Q2 2021 report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showing a third consecutive quarter of positive growth in […]
NBS publishes Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for Second Quarter (Q2) 2021
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently published the 2nd Quarter (Q2) 2021 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates which measure economic growth. During the quarter, […]
NNPC, KDSG, sign MoU on gas utilisation, expansion
…As Kyari Assures Gas Supply Will Revamp Industries Nigeria’s domestic gas penetration aspirations have received a major boost as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) […]
FG’s agric mechanisation programme commences Q1 2022, says minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, on Monday, disclosed that the Federal Government will kick-start its agricultural mechanisation programme in the […]
NNPC Weekly Review: FG set to implement PIA, says no petrol price increase
In line with the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure an efficient oil and gas sector for economic development in Nigeria, the president not […]
Stakeholders demand constitutional timelines for budget, fiscal act amendment
Stakeholders have called on the National Assembly to ensure that there are definitive timelines for passage of and assent to the annual budget in order […]
FG raises N669bn from capital market through Sukuk bonds — Ahmed
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, said the Federal Government raised the sum of N669 billion from the Nigerian capital […]