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The Federal Government has pledged to publish a comprehensive account detailing how savings from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies have been allocated, addressing public concerns over the impact of economic reforms and questions regarding fund utilization. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the decision at […]
Former Senate President, David Mark has expressed deep grief over the passing of former Minister of Finance and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, widely known as “Triple A.” In a tribute released by his media office, Senator Mark described the late statesman as a quintessential public administrator, accomplished diplomat, and seasoned […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, ending the operations of the 25-year-old body originally established during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the […]
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has stated that his efforts to overhaul the military’s procurement system were the primary reason behind his dismissal during a major political and military cabinet reshuffle. Fedorov, who served in the post for six months, explained in an interview with *Ukrainska Pravda* that his administration prioritized launching a competitive […]
Prominent Yoruba leaders and professionals under the platform of the Omo Oduduwa Collective have called for the immediate convening of an emergency security summit in the South-West, expressing concern over the worsening wave of kidnappings, violent attacks and other criminal activities across the region. The group warned that the growing insecurity threatens lives, livelihoods and […]
The Egyptian cabinet has confirmed that a drone attack triggered a fire on two gas vessels at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, a critical liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub in northern Egypt. The drone strike hit the US-owned floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) *Energos Winter*, sparking a blaze that subsequently spread to an adjacent […]
Fifteen construction workers escaped unharmed on Wednesday after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in the Unguwar Rogo area along Bauchi Road in Sokoto metropolis. The incident occurred in the afternoon, prompting an emergency response amid concerns that several workers might have been trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue officials, however, confirmed after a thorough search […]
The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned the President of the Borno State Youths Association (BOSYA), Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges. Kaigama, who was recently arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), appeared before Justice Salim Ibrahim, who ordered that he remain in the custody of the […]
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged African governments to adopt bold economic reforms and make strategic investments in emerging sectors to accelerate growth and strengthen the continent’s resilience. Speaking at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, Okonjo-Iweala called on policymakers, investors and business leaders to prioritise investments in artificial […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State until Friday, July 31, after announcing that 322,822 newly registered voters had collected their cards ahead of the August 15 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Osun Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Forum […]
