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Kwara State Governor Approves Disbursement of Bursary and Scholarship Awards for Tertiary Students
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has given his approval for the disbursement of the 2023/2024 Bursary and 2022/2023 Scholarship Awards to indigenes of the state studying in tertiary institutions owned by both state and federal governments.
The announcement … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Earnings Surge by N449.93bn Over Two Months
Recent data analysis reveals a significant uptick in Nigeria’s crude oil earnings, showcasing a robust performance for the Federal Government. According to reports, earnings from crude oil soared by approximately N449.93 billion during the months of December 2023 and January … Continue Reading
Minna Airport Renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport
The Federal Government has renamed the Minna Airport in Niger State after President Bola Tinubu, just hours before its scheduled inauguration on Monday.
President Bola Tinubu
The airport, previously named after the late Abubakar Imam by the FG, underwent a … Continue Reading
Yobe State Governor Launches Dry Season Farming Initiative in Collaboration with NEDC
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has initiated the distribution of dry season farming inputs to farmers across the 17 local government areas of the state in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The scheme aims … Continue Reading
Food Looting: Military to Deploy Troops to Safeguard NEMA Warehouses
In response to recent incidents of attacks and looting targeting warehouses and food trucks amid the country’s economic struggles, the military high command has announced plans to deploy troops to protect the warehouses of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)… Continue Reading
Senate President Godswill Akpabio Accused of Budget Padding Amidst Tension in Upper Legislative Chamber
In a recent development at the upper legislative chamber, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been embroiled in a controversy following allegations of budget padding amounting to N4 trillion.
Senator Godswill Akpabio
A group of lawmakers from the Northern Senators Forum … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s $200 Billion Plan: Boosting Energy and Investments in Oil and Gas
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over the country’s energy crisis, with over 76 per cent of its gas reserves remaining undeveloped.
This revelation came during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Midstream and Downstream Gas … Continue Reading
Nigeria Takes Bold Steps to Enter $2.5 Billion Carbon Market
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated plans to establish a robust carbon market, with an estimated value of $2.5 billion. This endeavor comes as Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated the Intergovernmental Committee on Carbon Market Activation Plan on … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Blue Economy Holds $1.5 Trillion Potential, Says Maduka University Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor of Maduka University, Professor Charles Ogbulogo, has highlighted the immense potential of Nigeria’s blue economy, stating that it could contribute $1.5 trillion to the global economy if properly utilized. Speaking at the 2023/2024 convocation, matriculation, and awards … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Fuel Import Costs: A Deep Dive into N3.5 Trillion Spent in 2023
In a recent revelation by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s expenditure on fuel imports surged to a staggering N3.5 trillion during the second half of 2023.
This revelation comes amidst a backdrop of significant policy shifts and economic … Continue Reading