Nigeria
From Economic Reform to Employment Generation: Why Nigeria Needs a National Jobs Summit
By Osita Ngwu Nigeria stands at a consequential point in its economic journey. The country has begun the difficult process of confronting structural weaknesses that have constrained growth, investment and
‘Adeleke Needs Sharper Industrialisation Direction, Osun Electricity Law to Stand Out’
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Executive Director and Convener of PowerUp Nigeria, a consumer rights and power sector policy advocacy organisation, Adetayo Adegbemle, yesterday emphasised that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s
Yari Personally Settles Geregu’s Outstanding Bond Obligation
Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has personally provided the funds required to settle the company’s outstanding bond obligation, following the recent default on a scheduled coupon
Over 700 Sokoto APC Members Dump Party for ADC in Goronyo LGA
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The political landscape of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State was rattled last Monday as a gale of defection swept through the All Progressives Congress (APC),
Pandemonium in Onitsha Head Bridge as Police Allegedly Shoot Trader over N5,000 Bribe
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka There was pandemonium in Onitsha, Anambra State, yesterday at the River Niger Head Bridge, after a policeman allegedly pulled the trigger on a trader over an argument
SEEPCO’s Nigerian-made Vessel Signals New Era in Maritime Security
Peter Uzoho On a humid Monday morning at Asemoku Jetty, the water parted and a 40-metre grey-hulled vessel slid forward to meet its name. SSV Kali 3. No imported steel
Group Kicks against Transfer of Case Challenging Tinubu’s Academic Credentials to Abuja
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has kicked against the order of transfer made by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court on the
Oyedele Gives Account of FG’s Reforms After President’s Directive
• Says fuel subsidy savings added N15.8tn to federation account in 30 months •Discloses FG borrowed N11.9tn, subsidy removal prevented more debt • Reveals central govt received N5.4tn, states, LGs
Thugs Attack Adeleke at Ataoja Palace Soon After Gov Received Certificate of Return
• Police commence investigation into alleged shooting incident, murder in Osogbo •Governor pledges full scholarships for children, dependants of those who lost their lives • Says no election, political office,
Tinubu Orders EFCC to Channel Seized Loot, Unclaimed Dividends to NELFUND
• Alausa says only legally cleared monies to be transferred •FG to decriminalise attempted suicide, targets 15% reduction by 2030 Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday directed that
