Reps have no powers to halt 774,000 jobs scheme – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has said that members of the House of Representatives have no powers to halt the Federal Government’s Public Works Programme….
Osinbajo meets NEHIH team, pledges support for establishment of Social Innovation and Research Institute
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged the support of the Federal Government and the National Economic Council (NEC) in the establishment of a Social Innovation and Research Institute (SIRI), an…
Global Economy to Expand by 4% in 2021; Vaccine Deployment, Investment Key to Sustaining Recovery – WBG
The global economy is expected to expand 4% in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year. Development risks however remain as economic activity, incomes likely…
COVID-19: 731 Batch B NYSC members test positive – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman, PTF on COVID-19…
Electricity: NERC Denies 50% Hike in Tariff
Five days after the order was issued, there was an outcry over the adjustment by NERC following reports that consumers would pay about 100 per cent more. In a swift…
COVID-19: Nigeria in talks with China on vaccine, to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties- Onyeama
The Federal Government says it has opened talks with the Peoples Republic of China to have access to COVID-19 vaccines for Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffery Onyeama,…
ABCON tasks CBN on adoption of newer technologies, digitisation of Bureaux de Change sector
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), on Tuesday, urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to continue to stabilise the foreign exchange rates for economic growth….
Budgets insufficient to meet the expectations of Nigerians – Akabueze
The Director-General of the Budget Office, Mr Ben Akabueze, has advised the government at the federal, state and local government levels to adequately address the needs of the people. Akabueze,…
Sowore Arrives Court In Handcuffs
Omoyele Sowore has arrived at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja wearing handcuffs. The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello is expected to hear…
Gov. Matawalle is political saviour of Zamfara – Aide
Dr. Rabi Ibrahim, Special Adviser on Investment and Public Private Partnership to Zamfara Gov. Bello Matawalle says the governor has curbed the rates of insecurity in the state. Ibrahim, who…