Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria to Move On
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond political infighting and inconsistent policies that have hindered the country’s development since independence. Speaking also at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference, Iweala asserted that concrete collective efforts, rather than a blame game, were needed […]
President Tinubu Promises Relief to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the government’s policies and actions over the past 15 months will soon provide significant relief for Nigerians. Speaking at the opening of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos, where he was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that […]
Botswana Find 2,492-carat Diamond
A 2,492-carat diamond has been found in Botswana at Karowe mine owned by Canadian firm, Lucara Diamond. It is the second-largest diamond ever found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, unearthed in South Africa in 1905. Botswana’s government said it was the largest diamond ever discovered in the southern African state, following a 1,758-carat stone found […]
Lagos Government to Shut Down Bourdillion Road
The Lagos State Government has announced that it would shut Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi for two days for construction of work. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi today said the government would be diverting vehicular traffic away from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi between 9:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday 24th August and 9:00am […]
President Tinubu to Swear-in New Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu will today Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement yesteday said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the […]
Federal Government Issues $500 Million Domestic Dollar Bond
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has officially issued a $500 million domestic dollar bond, opening for subscription on August 19, 2024. This bond, part of the government’s financing initiatives, will carry a 9.75% per annum interest rate and is set to mature in 2029. The auction for this bond will remain open until August […]
FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]
Nigeria launches 10-year National Elephant Action Plan
Nigeria has launched a 10-year National Elephant Action Plan, as the country’s elephant population suffered an 86% population decline in the last 30 years. At the launch yesterday in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, raised the alarm that Nigeria’s elephant population is severely threatened, crashing from 1,500 to about 300-400. The minister […]
RMAFC clarifies legislators’ N13.5m monthly salaries, allowances
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has cleared the air on the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly. This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of RMAFC, Mr Mohammad Shehu in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the clarification has become imperative. Shehu said that […]
FBI to conduct victim interview on Trump
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has agreed to carry out a “victim interview” on former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate. Meanwhile, FBI explained that the victim interview will be conducted on Trump over the failed assassination attempt on his life about one month ago in Butler, Pennsylvania. Also, Kevin Rojek, FBI special […]
