UN Decries Illegal Trade in Wildlife in Nigeria
It lamented weak legislation which impedes the prosecution of offenders.
Cattle Rearers Ask 19 Northern States to Give Palliatives to Pastoralists
“The repercussions of oil subsidy removal have been pronounced for livestock, arguably surpassing the impact on human populations…”
Salihu Lukman: Tinubu Talking Like A Philosopher King
“When that happens, it narrows the capacity of the president to listen to what people are saying and It’s quite worrisome.”
Peter Obi Hails Obasanjo as True Patriot at 87
“Obasanjo continues to courageously add his voice to demand good governance in the country.”
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commits $6m to African Water Facility for Urban Sanitation
“We value the strong partnership that we hold with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and this commitment will allow us to allocate more resources for innovative solutions”
SSANU: Gbajabiamila Authorised Payment of Withheld Salaries to Only ASUU
They could no longer guarantee sustained industrial peace in the country’s universities.
EFCC Chairman: 70% of Financial Crimes in Nigeria Traced to Banking Sector
“The banking sector is increasingly becoming a cesspool of fraudulent activities…”
Edo Governor Obaseki Faults CBN on Interest Rate Hike, Warns of Tougher Times Ahead
“The interest rate is already high and jacking it up will not allow small businesses access to credit to make them grow.”
Nigerian Lawmakers Seek Arrest of Binance Executives
This follows the failure of Binance executives to appear at its public hearing.
Nigeria Sets Up Six Zonal Hearings on Review of National Minimum Wage
Finance Minister Wale Edun will chair the South-west Zlzonal public hearing.
Adesina: AfDB in Talks to Provide Nigeria with $1.76bn
He urged the country to shift towards an export-focused mindset in order to address ongoing forex challenges.
Tinubu Government’s Policies Designed To Strengthen Nigeria’s Economy, Says VP Shettima
He launched the “outsource to Nigeria initiative” to capture a share of $8.79trn global BPO market.
Uba Sani Begins Process To Resettle Those Displaced By Bandits in Southern Kaduna
“The plight of the displaced persons weighs heavily on our collective conscience.”
Nigeria Assures Citizens Living in Ghana of Addressing Their Challenges
Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance at a Townhall Meeting on the sidelines of the African Diaspora Forum Award in Accra.
NSCDC, Tantita Destroy Crude Oil Thieves’ Camp in Ondo State
There was a gun duel before the criminals escaped around Awoye seashore in Ilaje.
Titans, Colleagues Celebrate Herbert Wigwe’s Professional Legacy, Pay Glowing Tributes
Dangote, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Cardoso, Wale Edun, Adesina, Agbaje, Dakwambo and Aig-Imokuede all recounted fond memories.
Dangote Immortalises Herbert Wigwe, Names Road To Refinery After Banking Icon
He said that Wigwe was his “beloved friend, my brother, and my mentee.”
Ondo Amotekun Arrests 23 Suspected Kidnappers, 44 Others in Two Weeks
“A good number of them were identified by their victims. Some of them were arrested with different types of weapons…”
Medical Tourism: Indian Hospital Offers To Train Nigerian Doctors on Cancer Treatment, Establish Infrastructure in Nigeria
Apollo Hospital is now actually coming to Nigeria with a more strategic intent to train the local doctors
Usifoh: Nigeria Should Boost Local Drug Production To Drive Down Importation Costs
“We are aware of some of the difficulties we have, particularly with energy.”
