…HOPE-GOV trains 36 states, FCT on accountability By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government is taking steps to address weaknesses in states’ budgeting for basic education and primary healthcare ahead of the 2027 fiscal year. The initiative, under the World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Progr...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s latest assessment of Nigeria’s economy as fresh proof that his administration’s reforms are working, while conceding that more must be done to turn macroeconomic gains into better living conditions...
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Troops recover three locally made guns, nine cartridges in forest operation By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued a kidnap victim, identified as Prince Micheal Akao, and neutralised three suspected kidnappers ...
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The prospect of Nigerian investors owning a stake in OPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, has gained fresh momentum following reports of the company’s plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States and a potential listing on Nigerian Exchange (NGX). T...
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Access Holdings Plc (“the Company”) has announced the retirement of Mr. Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation, effective September 30, 2026, following the expiration of his term contract. The Company formally notified the Nigerian Ex...
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of a pattern of personnel redeployments that allegedly favours the South-West, demanding an explanation for the reported movement of officers from ...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Director-General of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration is addressing long-standing structural distortions and building the foundation for Nigeria t...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her 63rd birthday, praising her service to Nigerians at home and abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-praises-dabiri-erewas-service-to-nigerians-on-63rd-birthday/...
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—Says Atiku’s subsidy revival risks repeating pre-2023 fiscal crisis By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency has said that the Nigerian electorate is far too sophisticated to trade long-term national economic security for what it described as former Vice President Atiku Abu...
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The Working People United, WoPU has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Federal Government’s interim intervention in the petroleum sector, aimed at moderating petrol prices and easing the economic burden on Nigerians. In a statement on Sunday, the movement’s National Co...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday declared that President Bola Tinubu would move Nigeria “from reforms to prosperity” if given a second term in 2027. Senator Oluremi Tinubu made the declaration as the All Progressives Congress (APC) ...
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun engaging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of some of its candidates from the commission’s final list, seeking a resolution in line with electoral laws and guidelines. ...
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The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using a N66-per-litre petrol discount to gain political support. He questioned the cost of the measure and who authorised the Nigerian National Petroleum Comp...
