Resourcefulness of citizens, key to Nigeria’s growth – Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmad, says the growth and development of any country depend on the level of the resourcefulness of […]
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Pay VAT to FIRS, FG implores Taxpayers
The Federal Government on Thursday, September 23, 2021 asked all taxpayers across the nation to continue with their lawful operations and pay their Value Added […]
FG to review Public Financial Regulations
The Federal Government is set to carry out a comprehensive review of the Financial Regulations that are operational in the country’s public service. The review, […]
Buhari inaugurates NSIA Board, tasks members ahead of projected oil price fall
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja charged the new board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to make more investments that support economic diversification, […]
NESREA seals 2 facilities in Kwara
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), on Tuesday sealed two companies in Kwara for failing to provide environmental safety documents. The News […]
Bagudu sets up taskforce on drug control
Kebbi Gov. Atiku Bagudu has approved the establishment of a taskforce on drug control to assist in reviewing and providing informed policies and programmes on drug […]
As banditry eclipses the North, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
The Emir of Kajuru, Malam Hassan Adamu was kidnapped with 13 members of his family and two other people among them women at the weekend. […]
Danbatta tasks Nigerians on reading culture for better knowledge
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to imbibe reading culture for a better knowledge and information. Danbatta […]
NiDCOM, NDLEA set to build rehabilitation centers in Nigeria
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is set to collaborate towards building of more rehabilitation centres in […]
5th Columnists and the soul of NISER, By Dapo Bruce
The easiest way for falsehood to triumph is to let it run amok unchallenged. Dr. Folarin Gbadebo Smith’s first term as Director General of the […]
FRCN D-G urges govt to address plight of street children
The Director-General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Mr Mansur Liman, on Friday called on government at all levels to address the plight of street […]
Wife of Kebbi governor urges parents to motivate girls to study science
The wife of the Governor of Kebbi, Dr Zainab Bagudu, has called on parents to initiate programmes that would motivate their girl-child to embrace science […]
Senate confirms appointments of Chair, members of NHRC
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman as Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission and fifteen other nominees as […]
Bagudu’s wife urges journalists to promote national unity
Wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Bagudu, has urged journalists to work towards ensuring a better, peaceful and more united Nigeria. She gave the advice […]
2Baba, Chike to perform at NGX Group’s launch
Nigeria’s renowned musicians, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and Chike, ‘boo of the booless’ crooner, are to perform at the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX […]
Buhari parts ways with influential cleric over presidential contract
President Muhammadu Buhari has parted ways with an influential Catholic cleric, who previously described Buhari as “messiah’’ because the president refused to give him a […]
CBN and the regulatory role of “printing money,” By Kadiri Abdulrahman
Government’s printing of Naira simply means loans advanced to states to pay salaries and survive; and not the literal interpretation of printing money from the […]
NDE begins training of 1,542 youth nationwide
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced training of 1,542 beneficiaries of its Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (A-NOAS) nationwide. The Acting Director General […]
Yewande: Troubled tenures of female appointees, By Zainab Suleiman -Okino
Last year, protests rocked the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) over allegations of corruption levelled against the Executive Secretary, Mrs Yewande Sadiku. The protesters called […]
Osinbajo canvasses all-inclusive global battle against hunger, diseases
As the global community mobilizes resources towards addressing hunger and reducing diseases, the conversations in Nigeria and other developing countries must be all-inclusive.They must […]
Some interesting facts on Nigeria’s economy, By Salisu Na’Inna Dambatta
As Nigeria’s economy reportedly grew in size from a GDP worth $404 billion in 2016 to a hefty $505 billion in 2020 under the watch […]
Taxes: Buhari asks FIRS to plug revenue leakages by foreign companies, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring […]
SERAP to Lawan, Gbajabiamila: Stop Buhari from selling govt properties to fund 2021 budget
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to […]
Issa Aremu: 60 hearty cheers to a global citizen!
By Abdulrazaq Magaji Growing up in his native Ilorin, capital of Kwara state in the late 60s and early 70s, Comrade (Alhaji) Issa Obalowu Aremu, […]
Kwara Governor’s CPS, Rafiu Ajakaye, bags Award on support for Islamic Education
. Tasks Muslims on resuscitation of Qur’an reading culture as Platforms Montessori School, Ota, graduates first set of Primary 5 pupils with mastery of Qur’an recitation […]