Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s economic revitalisation. He made the commendation at a high-level meeting with an AfDB delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General, Nigeria Country Department, who came to deepen collaboration…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a native doctor, and three other accomplices for the gruesome murder of two children, both seven years old for money ritual. One of the suspects, Aniekan Sunday Uko 27, residing at 2nd Pipeline, Rukpokwu had lured the victims, Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche, to his location, drugged them…
Lagos State has taken a significant step towards establishing itself as Africa’s foremost financial hub, as the Lagos Financial Centre (LIFC) received a boost from TheCityUK, a top UK-based financial institution. A strategic meeting was held between TheCityUK representatives and top Lagos State government officials, including Commissioners for Finance, Economic Budget and Planning, Commerce, and…
The landing cost of petrol/fuel has skyrocketed to N843.28 per liter according to the Major Energies Marketing Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). MEMAN in its periodic bulletin that was made available to journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, further stated that the landing cost of diesel (AGO) rose to N1,006.50k; Kerosene (ATK), N1,006.50 per litre. It added…
The construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge has officially commenced, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the Southeast. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was represented at the groundbreaking ceremony by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, while the Minister of Works, Engr….
Valentine Ozigbo, respected business leader and leading contender in the 2025 Anambra governorship race, served as the Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the Legislative Summit of the Student Senate Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Friday, March 21, 2025. The summit, themed “The Power of the Gavel: Student Legislature in Action,” brought…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to strengthening security across the state to ensure the safety of lives and property. He emphasized that security remains a top priority as his government strives to fulfill its social contract with the people of Plateau State. The Governor also declared that…
— Imo Speaker, Chike Olemgbe Charges Elder Statesmen. The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe has charged all pensionable elder statesmen in the 27 local government areas of the state to respond massively for enrollment into Governor Hope Uzodimma-intiated ImoCare Health Insurance programme for local and state pensioners of Imo…
As part of efforts to boost the nation’s economy, Kolomoni Microfinance Bank (MFB) has supported female-owned businesses in the country with grants to help develop their businesses. The Microfinance bank said its gesture was based on World Bank data which showed that 41 percent of the federation’s micro-businesses are controlled by women. It has also…
Sources close to Government House in Rivers State have raised concerns over alleged plans by the state’s sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, to announce new Local Government Area (LGA) administrators. Recall that immediately after the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the October 5, 2024, local government elections in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi…
