Federal Government launches five hundred million dollars bond

Federal Government launches five hundred million dollars bond

Written by Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a five hundred dollar million domestic bond, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic reform and development journey. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who stated this while unveiling the Series I five hundred million dollars Domestic Federal Government of Nigeria U.S Dollar Bond in Lagos, said the launch is a bold […]

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South East traditional rulers laud Tinubu, for assent to SEDC bill

Reporting by Oluwakemi kindness Traditional Rulers in Igbere ancient kingdom, Bende Local Government of Abia State have declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. The traditional rulers also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, representative Benjamin Okezie Kalu for sponsoring the bill in the parliament. The traditional rulers made the commitments during the visit […]

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Canada, UNICEF partners to deliver medical oxygen plant to Rivers State

Written by Zainab Bakare The Rivers State Government, IHS Nigeria In partnership with, the Government of Canada and UNICEF, has announce the handover of a cutting-edge medical oxygen plant to the General Hospital Eleme Rivers. This initiative follows a comprehensive, nationwide assessment of oxygen needs in health facilities across the 36 states and FCT, conducted jointly with the Federal Ministry of Health. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in […]

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Soldier Shoots Dead A 16-Year-Old #Endbadgovernanceinnigeria Protester In The Samaru Community In Zaria

A soldier with the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, shot dead a 16-year-old #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protester in the Samaru community in Zaria, Kaduna State. The teenage protester was identified as Ismail Mohammed. The Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyeama Nwachukwu, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday titled “Unfortunate death of a protester by a soldier in Zaria.” Nwachukwu explained that the incident happened on Tuesday when troops of […]

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President Bola Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Twenty one persons as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): In statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. He said the President expects the new federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute fidelity to the nation in the discharge of their duties. Image […]

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Senate Ad – Hoc Committee Begins Investigation Into Alleged Economic Sabotage In The Petroleum Industry.

Barring any last minute changes Senate Ad - hoc Committee investigating alleged Economic Sabotage in the Petroleum Industry will today have an interactive session with Stakeholders in the sector. The 15 man committee headed by Senate leader, Bamidele had in its maiden press conference assured Nigerians that it would leave no stone unturned in unraveling the problems in the nation's petroleum sector. Senator Bamidele said the committee is not out to witch-hunt […]

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CBN Approves Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Merger

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. This strategic move the bank said is designed to bolster the stability of Nigeria’s financial system and avert potential systemic risks. The apex bank, in a statement on Tuesday by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the merger is […]

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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

Written by Zainab Bakare Vice President Kamala Haris, the Democratic candidate for president in the 2024 election, chose her running mate today: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, according to several sources and media outlets. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was floated as a possible vice presidential candidate almost immediately after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on July 21, following a bad performance at a June debate with former President […]

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DSS Arrests One Of The Leaders Of The Ongoing Endbadgovernance Protests In The Federal Capital Territory

Edited by: Chinedu Echianu Operatives of the Department of State Service have arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Micheal Adaramoye also know as Lenin. Reports say Lenin was picked up by the DSS around 2am today at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. Speaking with a national daily, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare […]

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