Federal allocations to each of the 36 states have increased by more than 62 percent in the last two years, the Presidency has said. A document made available to the Nigerian Tribune at the weekend by the authorities explained that the astronomical Read more…
During Monday media chat, minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revealed his unapologetic approach to governance in the city, emphasising his commitment to accountability and development — even if it means challenging powerful interests. Wike proudly differentiated his administration Read more…
After declining for four consecutive months, the foreign exchange reserves are beginning to rise gradually amid low oil prices, FELIX OLOYEDE reports The country’s external reserves have declined in the first four months of the year, standing at $37.9bn at Read more…
Eche Nwaobasi reporting from Building Materials Market, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA Chief Jude Nwankwo, Ochendo Umuawulu, President General Building Materials International Market Ogidi Idemili North LGA Anambra state has asserted that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has no rival Read more…
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi Former Governorship candidate in Anamabra State, Chief Imoyeto Ikeotuonye has taken a critical look at the level of hardship many Nigerians suffer and called on the Federal Government to remedy the situation without further delay. Chief Read more…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that many members of Nigeria’s elite are out of touch with the reality of poverty in the country. He added that real leadership must be rooted in empathy and Read more…
Nigeria’s rising debt profile has inadvertently created public distrust towards the Federal Government. So much so that a mere mention of a borrowing plan has thrown the nation into a fit of mass hysteria. This is understandably so as successive past Read more…
Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunting spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we Read more…
By Chinwe Nwacha, Onitsha It was jubilation galore as Anambra State Government, through the Special Adviser (SPAD) to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Trade and Markets, Chief Evaristus Ubah, sacked the Chairman of the popular Onitsha Main market, Anambra State, Chief Read more…
also requests for $2.5bn Foreign Currency Denominated Bond Programme …to raise N758bn pension bond to settle outstanding liabilities President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly (NASS) for $21.5 billion External Borrowing Plan for 2025-2026 Read more…
The Senate has announced that the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, along with other key officials, will defend the state’s 2025 budget before the joint Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly overseeing the emergency rule in Read more…
The Russian president has said foreign sanctions have made the country stronger Russian President Vladimir Putin met with business leaders in the Kremlin on Monday, discussing the state of the economy and the effects of Western sanctions. On Russian Entrepreneurship Read more…