Banks Borrow ₦19.6tn From CBN Despite World Bank Warning

The Nigerian commercial banks have borrowed a total of N19.64 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2019, indicating an increase of 73 percent from that of 2018.

2020: FG To Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has disclosed that as part of plans the ministry has for 2020 is to lift over 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.

Customs Exceeds Target By N404bn, Generates N1.3tr In 2019 - CG

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 9th January 2019 disclosed that it has generated N1.341 trillion as revenue for the year 2019, exceeding the target of N937 billion by N404bn revenue.

PDP Rages Over Increase In Electricity Tariff, Calls On NASS To Wade In

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday rejected the over 200 percent increase in electricity tariff announced by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

Oil Price Surge After Iran Launches Attack On US Base In Baghdad

The crude oil price has on Thursday experience an unprecedented surge following the attack on the United States military base in Baghdad by the Iranian government which triggered apprehension in the Middle East oil market.

How FG Saved N700bn Through TSA, Whistle-lower Policy, Other Reforms

The Federal Government on Sunday said it has saved a whopping N700 billion through the implementation of various public sector financial management reforms including the Treasury Single Account, TSA, Whistle-Blowing policy and other institutional reforms.

Fuel Scarcity Hits Kwara

The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Yakubu Danladi has raised alarm over fuel scarcity in four districts of Baruten Local Government of the state. 

Oil Price Rises After US Attack Kills Iran Military General

The oil price has on Friday risen by 4 per cent, following the United States airstrike which killed several Iraqi and Iranian military leaders including General Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s Quds force.

You Can't Compel Buhari To Declare Asset Publicly, Presidency Tells SERAP

The Presidency on Monday responded to the demand of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP that President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice president Yemi Osinbajo and all 36 governors should declare their assets publicly or risk being dragged to court. 

FG Spent N55.5bn To Subsidise Petrol In December 2019

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said it spent a whopping N55.58 billion to subsidize Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, in December 2019.