Newscenter Media News The Edo State Working Committee of the People Democratic Party on Wednesday expelled a former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, for alleged anti-party activities. The PDP SWC also …
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Govt must build consensus on reforms to attract investment, says NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has said that for the government to attract more investments, it must create pathways for consensus building for effective implementation of reforms. Director-General of …
Read More »Eagles too reliant on Osimhen – Esin
Former Nigerian international, Etim Esin, has expressed concern over the Super Eagles’ reliance on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for goals, calling for a more diversified attacking strategy, PUNCH Sports reports. …
Read More »Stakeholders lament looming ageing, dependency burden
Nigeria may end up in a serious health and dependency crisis, given the rapid rate of ageing, which is projected to bring senior citizens in the country to 30 million …
Read More »Nigeria, others secure nine per cent of $150b gas investment
.NRGI seeks leeway amid energy transition Nigeria and other African countries pushing for energy transition, with gas as a temporary option, may face serious challenges in securing capital for gas infrastructure. …
Read More »Customs revenue surges 74%, hits N4.49tr in a year
.Impounds animal, wildlife products worth N566m Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that the service generated N4.49 trillion in one year under him, surpassing the 2023 …
Read More »S’Africans have spoken, our job begins, Ramaphosa pledges
.Says discord, dissent won’t derail democratic course South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has declared his administration’s resolve to work according to the people’s wish, vowing that “neither discord nor dissent shall cause …
Read More »World Refugee Day: Concerns as children constitute 46.9m of 117.3m refugees globally
Children are increasingly bearing the brunt of humanitarian and natural crises across the globe, accounting for over 40 per cent of the refugee population. This has fuelled concerns from stakeholders …
Read More »Fiscal stimulus, wage review add fresh uncertainty to inflation outlook
• Official data at variance with market realities • Stakeholders await kickoff of price stability plan • Cost of living crisis may fuel social unrest, labour experts warn • CPPE: …
Read More »Fubara orders audit of councils’ funds, advocates peace
• Tasks newly sworn-in caretaker chairmen to eschew violence • Says Rivers won’t set precedent on council tenure extension • Asks council bosses to pay entitlements of predecessors • APC’s …
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