The Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, a group seeking self-determination for the Igbos has disclosed plans to launch new currency as part of their push for secession from the Nigerian state.
Border Closure: Inflation Rate Hits 11.24% - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has on Tuesday disclosed that the Consumer Price Index which is its tool being used by the agency to measure inflation rate has indicated a rising to the tone of 11.24 percent in September.
Osinbajo Bemoans Mono-Economy, Calls For Diversification
The call for the need to diversify the nation's economy from a mono-economy may have gotten the attention of the Presidency, as the Vice President, YemiOsibanjo has revealed that key economic measures must be taken by both the federal and state governments in order to pull Nigeria out of poverty. He made the appeal while speaking at an event in Asaba, Delta State.
How Buhari Govt. Earned N16.6trn From Oil In Four Years
The President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has earned a whopping N16.647 trillion from the oil and gas industry in its first tenure, from May 2015 to April 2019.
No One Will Be Allowed To Frustrate The Passage Of 2020 Budget By Dec – Ahmad Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday warned that the National Assembly will not allow Ministers or Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to frustrate it from passing the 2020 Budget proposals by December.
Finally Osinbajo Hands-Off Social Investment Programme As Minister Confirms Takeover
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has confirmed taking over of the federal government’s Social Investment Programmes (SIP) from the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.
Buhari Orders Sale Of Forfeited Assets
As President Muhammadu Buhari's administration continues to fight the war against corruption, the President has reportedly asked that all forfeited assets are sold and the money put in the Treasury Single Account (TSA).
Minimum Wage: We Are Set To Join NLC Strike - Workers
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC in Osun State have announced plans to join the proposed nationwide strike by the Congress, following alleged delay by the Federal Government to conclude negotiation on the new minimum wage.
Nigerian Economy Already Marching Towards Greatness – Minister Of Communication
The Minister of Communication, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has said that Nigeria is aiming at a larger share of the global digital economy fund.
VAT Increment: FG Gives Reasons For Implementation
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed has insisted that the government was not wrong in increasing the Value Added Tax VAT, saying its the only panacea that the federal government can meet its financial obligation up to 80 % revenue.
How Buhari Will Lift 100m People Out Of Poverty – Presidency
The Presidency has revealed how President Muhammadu Buhari will lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the coming years, using the Social Investment Programmes.