The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been criticized over its alleged failure to arrest former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, wondered why Tinubu has been allowed to move freely despite alleged corruption cases against him while Willie Obiano, who...
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It is often said that one man’s loss is another man’s gain. The war between Russia and Ukraine has undoubtedly brought great loss to both parties as lives and properties have been lost. However, in a war, there are undoubtedly two parties which include those who will benefit and...
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, says Nigeria has recorded tremendous breakthrough in import reduction by cumulatively saving N5.03 trillion between 2017 and 2020. The minister disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 2022 STI Expo in Abuja, on Friday. Onu said the figure was...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has returned from London after a routine medical check-up. The presidential aircraft carrying the president landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 7.09 p.m. NATIONAL ACCORD has reported that President Buhari had earlier departed...
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Enugu have arrested Kelechi Vitalis Anozie, a suspected fraudster who has been a person of interest to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2019. The EFCC said in a statement that its operatives arrested Anozie on the 10th...
Nigeria has officially raised 1.25 Billion dollars through the issuance of a seven-year Eurobonds in the International Capital Market (ICM). The Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Patience Oniha made this known in a statement on Thursday. Oniha said that with this feat, Nigeria has become the first...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Chairman of UBA Banking Group and Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has stated that the reason Nigeria cannot meet its crude oil production quota and benefit from high oil prices is due to oil theft. Elumelu, who disclosed this in a series of tweets, urged...
Nigeria, ECOWAS support WFP’s food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable families with US1m in 2021
Nigeria, ECOWAS support WFP’s food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable families with US1m in 2021
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received the sum of US$1 million in 2021 from the Government of Nigeria as part of an ECOWAS humanitarian assistance to the Nigerian Government for victims of violent conflicts in North West and North East Nigeria. The fund from ECOWAS was granted...
Nigerian economist, Tony Elumelu has lamented about the worsening economic situation of the country. He recounted how he listened to his colleagues at the office bemoan the pressing issues they face in the country which include no electricity for 5 days, hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food...
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize investment in education, noting that Ghana is doing well because of such investment. The former Anambra State governor who made the call in his keynote speech at the maiden education summit of the National Association...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Due to their centrality, especially in the age of technology, Nigerian scientists should get adequate support in the drive towards national development. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this on Monday when he received, on a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a...
Introduction The war in Russia and Ukraine is contributing to the fuel scarcity in Nigeria. This is a crisis the Government of Nigeria is living in denial to admit and tell the truth about. The current fuel scarcity may have started with the importation of adulterated petrol but the...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have expressed concern as the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), known as diesel hit N750 per litre. They expressed displeasure over the rising price of the petroleum product and...
The Federal Government says Lekki Deep Seaport, in Lagos State will begin full commercial activities in September. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, while inspecting the project on Saturday in Lagos, said it was a huge achievement for the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration. Amaechi said: ”As a layman...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, which also coincides with the 70th annual council meeting being hosted in Abuja, Nigeria from March 14 to 18. “As a proud founding member of...
Mr Jake Epelle, the Chief Executive Officer of the Albino Foundation, says he will remain grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for the amended Electoral Act 2022 for including people living with disabilities. He gave the commendation on Sunday in Abuja, when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria...
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Saturday says now is the time to rekindle the candle of a new Nigeria as the 2023 general elections draws near. Fayemi said this at a birthday symposium in honour of Mr Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive Officer, Connected Development, in Abuja. According to...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has developed a holistic, integrated coordination mechanism to enhance Nigeria’s efforts in the protection and security of its citizens. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ECOWAS mechanism for protection and human security for the Nigerian Government was...
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has identified three candidate drugs to be repositioned and repurposed for the treatment and eradication of Lassa fever. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of NABDA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Mustapha said scientists at...
It is no longer in doubt that the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has become reputed for clarifying problems without proffering solution, What is however worrying is that their (FG) persistent inabilities to promptly respond to the socioeconomic need of Nigerians has adversely turned public affair commentators, development...