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Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international
IGR of states, FCT rises 41% to N5.15trn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, for the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, rose by 40.93 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N5.15 trillion in
Beyond the Dangote IPO: What happens when the promise is tested
Unless you have been deliberately avoiding the news lately, chances are that you have heard something about the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO). It is difficult not to. Open
2027: Elections must be decided at polls, not courts — Onaiyekan, Osigwe
***Idris, Achebe, Utomi, Anaba, Mbah, others chart way forward for Nigeria, democracy, media ***Demand reforms as editors warn against AI-driven electoral misinformation By Anayo Okoli, Dennis Agbo & Chinedu Adonu
Plateau attacks: PIGD wants security agencies, communities to work together
The National Coordinator of the Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development (PIGD), Nengak David, has appealed to residents to remain vigilant and help prevent further violence following renewed attacks in
PDP tackles Alia over LG attendance register, salary threat
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State has criticised the state government’s directive requiring the 23 Local Government Councils to maintain daily attendance
Armed Forces launch online discount shop
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday launched an online discount shop designed to provide serving and retired personnel, veterans and their families with access
Obi vows to make political leaders seek treatment in Nigeria
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has vowed to ensure political office holders seek medical treatment
Mambilla: IMPI seeks review of $500,000 transaction
Group urges authorities to examine financial records cited in ICC arbitration By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Independent Media and Policy Initiative, IMPI, has called for further examination of
Nwifuru charges council chairmen on prudent fund management
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has charged newly elected local government chairmen and other council officials to be prudent in managing public funds and
