We’ll Lift 133m Nigerians Out Of Poverty – Minister, Edu
Dr Betta Edu, the new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has said the Federal Government plans to lift 133 million Nigerians out of poverty. Report has it that Edu disclosed this on Monday after the resumption of office…
Revive Nigeria’s Economy – MSMEs, Manufacturers Set Agenda For Edu, Anite, Oyetola, Bagudu
As members of the Federal Executive Council resume this week, the ministers tasked with overseeing the nation’s economy face difficult responsibilities and high expectations. This is because manufacturers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operators, and other private-sector players are…
Tinubu Targets 11,500 Gas-Powered Vehicles In New Initiative
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to facilitate nationwide adoption of gas-powered vehicles. Report has it that the Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, in a…
Nigeria’s Inflation To Hit 25 Per Cent In Five Months Over Removal Of Fuel Subsidy – World Bank
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s inflation would hit 25 per cent in the coming months due to the adverse effect of fuel subsidy removal. Report has it that the Washington-based bank disclosed this in its June 2023 edition…
President Tinubu Asked To Probe Buhari, Ex-Ministers, Service Chiefs, Others
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to allow for a full-scale investigation into the immediate past administration led by the former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, who made the call in a tweet on his verified handle…
Experts Proffer Solutions As Bandits Murder Over 160 Nigerians In One Week
For 12 years, insecurity has been the bane of Nigeria. Since the symbolic bombing of the police headquarters in June 2011 and the UN building a few weeks later by Boko Haram insurgents, the problem has degenerated into an existential…
Nigeria Ranks 24 In List Of Cheapest Countries Globally
The cheapest countries in the world have been ranked. Report indicates that Nigeria is ranked 24th in the list of cheapest countries with Pakistan, Egypt, India, Colombia and Libya taking the lead. Other countries in the top ten include Nepal,…
Nigerians United Abroad, Enemies At Home – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigerians are more united while outside the country but seem to act like enemies when in their home country. Obasanjo, who was impressed by the unity exhibited among Nigerians in the United States of…
Top Politicians In The Web Of Alleged Certificate Scandal
Controversies over forged (or missing) certificates have become a recurring theme in Nigeria’s political scene since 1999 when the country returned to democracy. Report has it that several high-profile politicians, both in elective and appointive positions, have been caught in…
Buhari’s Failure To Curb Rising Inflation In Eight Years Tenure,Raises Concern
There are heightened concerns from stakeholders over the untamed increase in Nigeria’s inflation rate under President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years tenure. Report emanating from the National Bureau of Statistics, in its latest Consumer Price Index, CPI, puts April’s annual inflation…