Kebbi takes delivery of food items for vulnerable citizens from NEMA
In continuation of its distribution of food items from the National Strategic Reserve across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Emergency Management…
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Finance Minister opens up on FG’s plan to tap Pension Fund
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has responded to reactions on government’s plan to tap into the N20 trillion Pension Fund to finance infrastructure and housing. “It has come to…
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NELFUND opens portal for students loan applications May 24
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced May 24 as official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr,…
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Gov Fubara vows to end era of fiscal recklessness in Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday in Elele vowed to ensure prudent management of the state’s revenue during his administration. Fubara made the vow while declaring the commencement…
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Labour kicks against FG’s plans to use N19.6trn Pension Fund for infrastructure devt
The Organised Labour has frowned at the Federal Government’s plan to utilise the N19.66 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development. This is contained in a joint letter signed by the…
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AfDB unveils plans to boost Nigeria’s electricity with $1bn
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it plans to support Nigeria’s power sector with one billion dollars to boost electricity. Dr Kevin Kariuki, Vice President, Power, Energy, Climate Change and…
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Tinubu is transparent in financial dealings, says Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has performed well in its fiscal responsibilities and management. Shettima spoke at the 141st meeting of the National Economic Council…
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Gaza: 600,000 displaced from Rafah – UN humanitarians
United Nations humanitarians have warned that famine was still an imminent threat because of aid restrictions and lack of safe access, as 600,000 are displaced from Rafah in Gaza. More…
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AfDB, IDB approve Special Drawing Rights for hybrid capital instruments
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) have welcomed International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board’s approval of the use of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) for Hybrid Capital…
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NAFDAC arrest 5 for selling fake cosmetics in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja arrested five persons for selling counterfeit cosmetics. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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