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In a much-anticipated return, President Bola Tinubu landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Tuesday evening, concluding a 13-day private visit to Paris, France. Greeted by top government officials, his arrival coincides with a backdrop of mounting worries regarding the soaring cost...
Nigeria's economic landscape faces a significant challenge as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Oluyemi Cardoso revealed that Nigerians spent over $40 billion on foreign education and healthcare services between 2010 and 2020. The revelation came during a session with the House of...
The Central Bank of Nigeria's Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, addresses the House of Representatives, linking the depreciation of the naira against the dollar to the increasing number of Nigerians pursuing education and medical treatments overseas. The governor outlines plans to tackle the high...
In a recent investigation by FIJ, it has been uncovered that Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, has engaged over 50 influencers to promote his image on social media. This strategic move comes in the wake of a contract scandal involving Tunji-Ojo's company, stirring public...
In a candid and interactive session before the House of Representatives, Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinator for the Economy, delivered a robust statement asserting that the country's economy is now in a significantly improved state compared to its condition when President Bola...
In a bid to address Nigeria's burgeoning debt crisis, the Senate Committee on Customs contemplates raising the revenue target for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the latter half of 2024. The current target stands at N5 trillion for the fiscal year. Isah Jibrin, Chairman of the Senate...
Senegal's parliament voted to postpone the presidential election to December 15. The decision followed President Macky Sall's earlier announcement of the delay, triggering violent protests and opposition lawmakers being forcibly removed from the chamber. The move, which keeps Sall in office...
On February 3, 2024, Saturday PUNCH reported on the federal government's consideration of converting $30 billion domiciliary deposits to Naira as part of efforts to stabilize the currency. The story cited a senior government official in the presidency who spoke anonymously on the matter...
In a recent statement titled 'Atiku Abubakar and his new hobby,' Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, refuted claims made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the impact of President Tinubu's economic policies. Atiku had criticized the...
In a war of words, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Presidency engaged in a fiery exchange on Sunday, trading barbs over the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to X (formerly Twitter) to decry...
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