Tag: nigeria
DAKUKU PETERSIDE: Has democracy failed Nigerians?
By DAKUKU PETERSIDE
Globally, citizens of countries with democratic profiles are beginning to question the efficacy of democracy – especially democracy's capacity to deliver the...
Takeaways from President Buhari’s epic visit to Turkey
By GARBA SHEHU
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with...
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N675.946bn November revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N675.946 billion November revenue to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils.
The...
Omicron: Canada lifts ban on travels from Nigeria, 9 others
Canada has lifted the ban imposed on travels from 10 African countries — including Nigeria, over Omicron spread fear.
Canada's Minster of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos,...
World Bank approves $700m to build climate-resilient landscape in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $700 million credit from its International Development Association (IDA) for the Nigeria Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL)...
DMO offers N250bn Sukuk for subscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered for subscription N250 billion road Sukuk instrument for N1,000 per unit.
The instrument was issued by “FGN Roads...
Nigeria records 1,424 fresh COVID-19 cases in 14 states, FCT
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 1,424 new COVID-19 infections in 14 states of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this...
FEC okays $1.9bn to increase power supply from 5,000 to 7,000...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.9 billion for the procurement of equipment for the nation’s power sector to boost power supply across...
UK empties travel red list, removes Nigeria, 10 others
Travellers from nations including Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe will no longer have to isolate in a hotel...
IGP: Charged political activities could trigger more crimes in 2022
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has hinted about heightened security challenges in 2022.
The IGP stated that 2022, being the year preceding the general...
