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student Loan scheme postponed indefinitely – federal government
The Federal Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the much-anticipated Nigerian Students Loan Scheme, throwing into disarray the hopes and aspirations of thousands of Nigerian students and vocational trainees. The announcement came from the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Revenue Soars to N2.33 Trillion in Q4 2023
Nigeria’s economic landscape witnessed a significant upswing in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the country recording a remarkable total revenue of N2.33 trillion from Company Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT). The National Bureau of Statistics (… Continue Reading
NNPC Reveals 9,000 Pipeline Vandalism In One Year
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Dr Mele Kyari, disclosed on Wednesday that the corporation had encountered a staggering 9,000 vandalism on its pipelines within the span of one year.
Speaking before the House … Continue Reading
Nigerian SEC Proposes Significant Fee Hikes for Crypto Service Providers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed amendments to the rules governing platforms offering crypto services.
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The proposed changes include substantial increases in registration fees for crypto exchanges, from 30 million naira ($18,620) to 150 million naira … Continue Reading
CBN Clarifies Fertilisers Donation to Agriculture Ministry
Central Bank of Nigeria Offers Support to Boost Agricultural Production
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) clarified its stance on real sector interventions by donating 2.15 million tonnes of assorted fertilisers, valued at over N 100 billion, to the … Continue Reading
Rotary International Allocates $2 Million Grant to Nigeria to Tackle Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
Rotary International has announced additional funding for its ‘Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria’ initiative. This initiative, spearheaded by Nigerian and German Rotary members along with the Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health (RMCH), in collaboration with … Continue Reading
Eminent Leaders of Thought, Including Ex-Heads of State, to Meet Over New Constitution, Inaugurate Prof. Ben Nwabueze Memorial National Conversation
In a major national broadcast, the chairman of the Patriots, a group of eminent leaders of thought in Nigeria, and former Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, announced that a national dialogue will be held … Continue Reading
Senator Ned Nwoko Discloses Receipt of Over N1 Billion for Constituency Projects in 2024 Budget
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has revealed that he received more than N1 billion in funding for constituency projects as allocated in the 2024 budget. His disclosure adds to the ongoing debate surrounding resource allocation to legislators … Continue Reading
US Students Raise Funds to Send Beloved Security Guard on Emotional Return Trip to Nigeria
In a touching display of compassion and solidarity, a group of college students in Rhode Island has rallied together to facilitate a surprise trip for their cherished security guard, enabling him to reunite with his family in Nigeria after more … Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Abiodun Pledges 10,000 Housing Units by 2027
Governor Prince Abiodun of Ogun State has made a bold commitment to provide approximately 10,000 housing units before the conclusion of his tenure, aimed at addressing the housing deficit in the state.
During a courtesy visit by the Managing Director … Continue Reading