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In a recent statement, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Bola Tinubu's directive instructing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over the handling of crude oil sales proceeds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Atiku deemed the directive...
In a recent video shared by Symfoni, Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed his disappointment with Nigerians who, in his words, find amusement in the depreciation of the Naira against the dollar. Speaking at a function in Abuja on January 31, Shettima labeled those celebrating the Naira's...
Ned Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, elaborated on his proposed bill for Nigerians to bear arms for self-defense, addressing the rising insecurity in the country. The bill outlines strict criteria, including mental fitness certification from two medical doctors...
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has strongly opposed the newly imposed tax regime by the Department of Quality Assurance under the FCT Education Secretariat. In a letter addressed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, NAPPS...
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly facilitated the return of ownership of OPL 245, a deepwater oilfield, to European oil majors Eni and Shell, potentially ending a prolonged corruption inquiry. The deal involves Eni transferring onshore assets to Oando, run by Tinubu's nephew, Wale Tinubu...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated the government's resolve to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. In an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Keyamo affirmed the...
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, vehemently rejected the widespread mislabeling of Nigerians as inherently corrupt. The declaration unfolded at a forum organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, themed "Public Engagement on...
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is conducting a thorough investigation into the contentious Nigeria Air deal. The deal, orchestrated by the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on behalf...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Rivers State, along with five other individuals. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows an ex-parte application brought by the Inspector General of Police...
In a bid to address growing concerns over the state of the economy and the alarming free fall of the naira in the forex market, the Senate's Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions has taken a decisive step by summoning the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria...
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