Terrorism greatest challenge facing ECOWAS – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is confronted with the greatest challenge of terrorism. Buhari made this known on Saturday during the 56th Ordinary…
Senate to investigate alleged ill-treatment against Nigerian business owners in Ghana
The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Committees on Foreign Affairs and Trade and Investments to interface with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to investigate the status of Nigerian businesses in…
Poor electricity, multiple taxation top list of challenges facing manufacturers in Nigeria – Report
The manufacturer’s CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) has identified inadequate electricity supply and the duo of multiple taxation and over regulation amongst others, as challenges confronting operations in the country. The…
Punch takes a stand on govt’s contempt for the rule of law
A statement by Punch on Wednesday reads in full: “As a symbolic demonstration of our protest against autocracy and military-style repression, PUNCH (all our print newspapers, The PUNCH, Saturday…
Over 100m Nigerians lack official identity – NIMC
DG NIMC, Aliyu Abubakar The Director General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Aliyu Abubakar said over 100 million Nigerians have no official identity. The DG made this known on Monday…
Border Closure: We cannot allow neighbouring countries undermine our productive industry – Sanusi
Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi on Thursday said the Federal Government’s decision to close its border is among measures to preserve the nation’s…
Border Drill: Nigeria will no longer continue to play the big brother at the expense of its economy, national security – FG
The Federal Government has accused the Republic of Benin of being recalcitrant in its importation of prohibited goods for ultimate dumping into Nigeria’s market in spite of the partial border…
Border Closure has little or no effect on the rising prices of commodities – Lai MohammedÂ
The Federal Government says the closure of the nation’s border has little or no effect on the rising prices of commodities. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,…
Border Closure: As long as Benin allow dumping of goods there will always be problem with Nigeria-Â Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged Nigeria’s west coast neighbour, Benin Republic, to change its ways for a harmonious bilateral relationship between the two countries. Obasanjo made the…
ECOWAS urge member States to collaborate, ensure implementation of protocols on aged persons
The Federal Government is set to work closely with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations for the introduction and implementation of new and…