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Worsening Insecurity Limiting Successes in Agric Interventions, Nigeria’s Central Bank Chief Says
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Tuesday expressed concerns that the worsening insecurity in the country, particularly in food-producing areas is limiting expected outcomes
IMF May Revise Higher Nigeria’s Growth Forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to revise higher its growth forecast for Nigeria, its Mission Chief to Nigeria, Jesmin Rahman, said Tuesday. Reuters quoted Rahman to have said
Hong Kong Halts Use of Pfizer Vaccine, Cites Defective Lids
Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city that one batch had defective bottle lids. The city’s government said the suspension was
Israel Election: Netanyahu Falls Short of Majority in Exit Polls
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is predicted to fall short of securing the seats needed to form a new government in Israel’s fourth election in two years, according to exit polls.
Biden Considers Executive Actions on Guns, Calls on Congress to Pass Weapons Ban
US President Joe Biden urged Congress to swiftly pass gun control laws and may take action on his own to stop mass violence, the White House said on Tuesday, a
Suez Canal Blocked after Massive Container Ship Runs Aground
A container ship heading to Rotterdam has ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking other vessels from travelling through one of the world’s busiest waterways, according to shipping company GAC
Governing APC Plans to Rule Nigeria for 32 Years, Yobe Governor Buni Says
Chairman of the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Mai Mala Buni, Tuesday unfolded plans by the party to rule Nigeria for 32 consecutive
Insecurity: 2023 polls might be threatened, Akeredolu warns
Dayo Johnson – Akure Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has warned that the 2023 general elections might be threatened if the insecurity situation in the country
Frustration in Nigeria Breeding Calls for Secession, Says Governors’ Chairman Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday attributed the rising separatist movements in the country to frustration arising from the disenchantment of the agitators with the perceived failure of
Nigeria: No Reason to Fake My Attack, Says Benue Governor Ortom, Warns 2023 Election Won’t Hold If Insecurity Persists
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Tuesday dismissed the allegation that attack on him by gunmen last Saturday during a visit to his farm, was stage-managed, warning that 2023 general
