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President Tinubu's leadership positions Nigeria at the forefront of African representation at COP28, despite economic struggles. Ranked third globally after China and Brazil, Nigeria boasts 1,411 registered delegates, including 821 official participants. However, this development has sparked...
The National Assembly hinted at the passing of the 2024 Appropriation Bill amounting to N27.5tn on December 19, sparking heated debates and concerns over the lack of crucial details in the proposed budget. Earlier in the day, both the Senate and the House of Representatives swiftly moved the...
In a startling revelation, Yusuf Galambi, a member of the House of Representatives representing Gwaram federal constituency of Jigawa State, has accused President Bola Tinubu of presenting 'empty' boxes, purportedly containing the 2024 budget, to the joint session of the National Assembly...
Abdul Samad Rabiu, the influential chairman of BUA Group, has declined the All Progressives Congress (APC) appointment to the party's finance standing committee. The decision comes as the APC released the much-anticipated lists of its standing committees, unveiling key figures to oversee crucial...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that, beginning February 2024, passengers arriving in the country will no longer engage with immigration personnel at international airports. The revelation was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the unveiling of the newly...
A viral video depicting the large entourage accompanying Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu at the COP 28 conference in Dubai has sparked outrage on Twitter. Many Nigerians are expressing frustration, noting that while other nations showcase efforts to reduce emissions at a climate summit, the All...
The Federal Government revealed plans for a new minimum wage that will take effect on April 1, 2024. Idris Mohammed, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, shared that the existing N30,000 minimum wage would expire at the end of March 2024. Mohammed emphasized the government's...
The Federal Government has successfully raised N585 million towards settling fines for inmates, aiming to alleviate congestion in correctional centers across Nigeria. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, represented by Dr. Anayo Romanus-Nzekwe, disclosed this during the release of...
As the dust settles on Nigeria's 2023 general elections, alarming claims of the nation sliding towards a one-party state emerge. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) points fingers at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging a compromising of democratic integrity. The...
The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to allocate 2% of its 2024 budget—equivalent to N534 billion—towards poverty reduction and social development, as revealed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. However, this allocation falls short of the World Bank's...
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