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N50bn FAAC shortfall: We declined govs’ request to borrow from CBN — FG
Zainab Ahmed …March allocation fell by N50 billion; govs asked to live within their means — FINANCE MINISTER …Adds govt aims to triple revenue ration to 15% of GDP …NGF
We won’t compromise standard – EKSU VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prof. Edward Olanipekun, says the institution will continue to uphold the National Universities Commission’s requirements in all its academic programmes. Olanipekun stated this
DPR, NERC in fresh plan to end gas-to-power challenges
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Nigerian Gas Company and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc and other stakeholders… The post DPR, NERC in fresh
Kidnappers demand N20m ransom for Ekiti traditional ruler
Kidnappers who abducted Oba David Oyewumi, the Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, have demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release. Oyewumi was abducted by the gunmen who invaded the palace
Petrol subsidy continues in May, says NNPC GMD
By Obas Esiedesa Despite the rising price of crude oil in the international market, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari has said
Flight hitches delay WA, AFN crisis resolution meeting in Abuja
Only one official from World Athletics (WA) arrived Abuja on time yesterday for the crisis resolution meeting with the two warring factions of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria… The post
NITDA mulls new roadmap for development
By Emmanuel Elebeke The National Information and Technology Development Agency, NITDA says it is set to launch a new Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan to boost economic potentials of the
Bank's app turns mobile phones to PoS
Sterling Bank Plc has launched ‘OnePay for Business’, a mobile app that empowers merchants to use their mobile phones as the point-of-sales platform. The post Bank's app turns mobile phones
Gulf of Guinea remains world’s piracy hotspot in 2021, says IMB
The Gulf of Guinea has been described as the world’s piracy hotspot in 2021, going by the incessant attacks on vessels and kidnapping of seafarers. The post Gulf of Guinea
INEC threatens to sanction parties over violent congresses
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concerns over the level of violence and destruction of property that has characterised some of the congresses… The post INEC threatens to sanction
