FG set plans in motion to raise N200m from Philanthropic Organisations
The Federal Government has set plans in motion to raise N200m from philanthropic organisations as part of efforts to create jobs and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). A statement by Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MSMEs and Job Creation, Office of the Vice President said the funds will […]
INEC to provide materials in Kogi’s governorship election within 48 hours order from Tribunal
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi has given INEC 48 hours to issue certified copies of electoral materials on the November 11 off-cycle election in the state to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, gave the order which he says became imperative in view of the time constraints […]
CBN plans new round of recapitalisation for banks and New Foreign Exchange Laws to stabilize Naira
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Yemi Cardoso has pledged that the Apex bank will soon introduce new foreign exchange laws and guidelines to achieve price stability, ensure tightening of monetary policies aimed at curbing rising inflation, encourage borrowing and real sector investment. Speaking at the 58th annual bankers’ dinner organised by […]
France may be disqualified from 2023 FIFA U-17
France may be disqualified from the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesiafor fielding an ineligible player. The bone of contention is 17-year-old Montpellier star Yanis Issoufou, who played for Niger Republic in the qualifiers three months earlier.It is strictly forbidden for a footballer to play for two teams in the same competition by […]
Nigeria’s GDP grew by 2.51%
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.51% year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2023, which is 0.2% points higher than 2.31% recorded in the previous quarter but 1.03% lower compared to 3.54% recorded in the corresponding period of 2022. The GDP performance was announced by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) […]
NPFL Issues Practice Direction To Coaches, Players And Ball Boys; Frowns At Coaches’ Poor Dressing
Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb anumber of conduct of their Coaches, Players, and Ball Boys during fixtures of theseason.In a memo to the Clubs, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework and Rules will be invoked to ensure […]
UK workers to go on strike
Amazon workers in the UK will go on strike on Black Friday – one of the busiest shopping days of the year – in a long-running dispute over pay.Members of the GMB union at the online giant’s site in Coventry will walk out, mounting a picket line outside the centre. Amazon said Friday’s industrial action […]
Mali signs agreement with Russia
Mali’s military government has signed an agreement with Russia that includes a goldrefinery project in the Malian capital Bamako. The deal involves building the refinery to process 200 tonnes of gold annually. It is validfor four years and does not specify the timelines for the construction.
Qatar says Gaza truce starts Friday, 13 hostages to be initially released
A four-day truce agreed by Israel and Hamas is due to begin at 7 am today Friday. The beginning of the four-day truce on Friday will mark the first pause in fighting in nearly seven weeks of war. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid al-Ansari said the first batch of 13 civilian hostages held in the […]
The House of Representatives on Thursday unveiled plans to investigate the utilisation of multi-billion naira approved yearly for the National Emergency Management Agency
In his lead debate, Hon. Philip Agbese Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the House is concerned about various complaints against NEMA by victims of disasters and stakeholders for its delayed and ineffective interventions, causing concern among stakeholders and victims of disasters. He said the House is also concerned that NEMA […]
