The Federal Government has clarified that it is not seeking debt forgiveness from China, despite ongoing discussions about debt relief at international forums. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, …
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Trump, Harris’ running mates face off in vice presidential debate Tuesday
Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance and Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick Tim Walz — set to debate each other Tuesday — embody different versions of masculinity in an election that …
Read More »Consumers oppose minister on 20-hour power supply claim
The Electricity Consumer Protection Advocacy Centre has expressed strong opposition to the Ministry of Power’s assertion that over 40 per cent of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours of …
Read More »‘Nigerians abroad contribute $20b yearly, deserve to vote’
Four Nigerian professionals based in the United States yesterday made a case for diaspora voting, saying Nigerians overseas contribute more than $20 billion yearly to the economy and with that, …
Read More »Nasarawa woman nabbed for stealing infant during christening
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested one Khadija Aliyu for allegedly stealing a seven-day-old baby girl during a naming ceremony in the Keffi area of the state. …
Read More »Credits to govt rose by over N11tn in August — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria disclosed that credit to the Federal Government increased by N11.33tn or 57.11 per cent to N31.15tn in August from N19.83tn in July. The latest Money …
Read More »Budget 2025 must work for citizens
UPON resumption on Tuesday after a two-month recess, the Senate prioritised the 2025 appropriation bill. Budget proposals are due for submission by the various ministries, departments, and agencies by October …
Read More »Only seven of 20 subsidiaries viable as NNPCL battles N22tr debt
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is facing a serious financial sustainability and liquidity management crisis as unviable and unprofitable subsidiaries push the company’s indebtedness to N22 trillion. The post …
Read More »Over 20m die yearly of heart diseases, says Cardiac Society
The Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) has disclosed that 20.5 million people across the world die of heart-related diseases yearly. The post Over 20m die yearly of heart diseases, says Cardiac …
Read More »Nigerian @ 64: When shall we celebrate?
Of course, Nigeria will be celebrating her flag independence tomorrow in low key as usual. It has been so for many years. Even when the country was to celebrate its …
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