In a move to optimize Nigeria’s revenue generation capacity, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has hosted a high-level delegation from the Internal Revenue Monitoring Committee (IRMC), a crucial sub-committee of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, held […]
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has expressed concern over the lack of engagement with vital economic documents, revealing that only around 2,000 people downloaded a recent publication by the CBN. The document, which aimed to provide crucial insights into the country’s financial landscape, had minimal reach, sparking discussions on […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is ready for large-scale investment, citing recent economic reforms as a foundation for sustainable growth and increased investor confidence. Speaking during a strategic dialogue with international partners, including representatives from Brazil, Shettima emphasized that critical changes across key sectors—such as agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and technology—have positioned Nigeria […]
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has called on oil companies operating in the country to ramp up production and extract as much crude as possible before the world’s transition to renewable energy potentially renders fossil fuel resources less viable. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Mahama emphasized that oil is a […]
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has assured Nigerians that the recent defections from the party will not endanger the APC’s majority in the Nigerian Senate, nor will they pose a threat to the country’s democratic process. Speaking to journalists, Oshiomhole downplayed concerns raised by political observers regarding the exit […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called for more investment to address the country’s electricity crisis, stating that the country needs at least $10 billion annually for the next 20 years to ensure a stable and reliable power supply. Speaking at the commissioning of a 2.5 megawatt solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian […]
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has approved a six-month maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil service. The announcement, made during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Minna, is expected to provide much-needed support to mothers, allowing them time to recover after childbirth and focus on their […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Lagos socialite and businessman, Fred Ajudua, in connection with a $1.43 million fraud case. According to reports, Ajudua’s arrest was made possible by a Supreme Court order, which revoked his bail and directed his remand at a correctional facility. The EFCC had been investigating […]
In a recent interview on Channels Television, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), voiced strong support for the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He urged Nigerians to exercise patience, emphasizing the substantial efforts being made to rectify the nation’s economic trajectory, which he attributed to mismanagement […]
Julius Abure, a prominent figure in the Labour party, has threatened to expose Peter Obi and other party members over alleged corruption. Abure, who appeared furious, challenged Obi and others to come out and reveal what they gave to him personally or to the party during the election. Abure claimed that he and […]
