VP urges more collaboration between FG, States to create jobs, improve the economy
In order to increase their Internal Generated Revenue (IGR), States must explore ways to boost its agricultural development and harness the entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerians, according to Vice President Yemi…
Our intervention has helped FG save N4.5bn monthly from ghost workers – Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its intervention had assisted to save N4.5 billion monthly, lost to ‘ghost workers’ on the federal government’s payroll. A statement on…
Jacob Zuma to stand trial on corruption charges
South African former President Jacob Zuma will stand trial on corruption charges relating to a $2 billion arms deal after a high court on Friday denied him a permanent stay…
NNPC signs $2.5bn prepayment deal for gas projects with NLNG
Official signing of $2.5bn Pre-Payment Agreement for Upstream Gas Development Projects The Group Managing Director, NNPC, Mele Kyari and the Managing Director, Nigeria LNG, Tony Attah have signed $2.5bn…
Uber launches boat service in Lagos
Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc on Friday launched a pilot test of a boat service in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos to attract commuters seeking to avoid the megacity’s notoriously…
Why I resigned as Super Falcons coach
Nigerian women football team coach, Thomas Dennerby says he pulled out of the last 2 games of the Super Falcons due to an issue with the Nigeria Football Federation…
House of Reps passes 2020 appropriation Bill for second reading
Standing committees in the House of Representatives can now begin to host ministries, departments and agencies of government for budget defence sessions. That’s because house has passed the 2020 appropriation bill…
Appeal Court sacks Dino Melaye, orders for fresh election
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked the Senator representing Kogi West, in Kogi State, Dino Melaye. The Court affirmed the judgment of the Kogi State National and…
524 road projects ongoing across the country – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has said that a total of 524 road projects were ongoing in the different geo-political zones in the country. Fashola said this…
CSDP earmarks N500m to support 50 Borno communities affected by Boko Haram
The World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Programme (CSDP) has earmarked N500 million for provision of support to 50 communities affected by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. Alhaji Chiroma Usman,…