The Lagos state government is targeting N73.836billion monthly as Internally Generated Revenue, IGR in 2020 as part of funding for the year’s budget which stands at N1.168trillion. The budget is tagged: ‘Budget of Awakening’
The total revenue the state expects to generate internally for the year is N886.041bn, other revenue...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) applauds the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the election of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State.
The PDP asserts that the judgment is victory to rule of law and the genuine will of the people of Bayelsa state.
Our party congratulates the people...
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, PhD, NPM, today, 21st June, 2023 assumed duty as the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on...
Being one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa with a projected revenue of US$1 billion by 2025, the industry could become a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy by improving the country’s foreign exchange earnings, boosting growth, and providing employment for young Nigerians, according to...
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, on Thursday, said it had commenced the decontamination of the Federal Capital Territory to curtail spread of the coronavirus amid the 14-day lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, who spoke during a live briefing of the task...
Lauds army on Nigeria's territorial integrity
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthen existing cordial relationships between personnel of the Armed Forces and civilians in the state.
He also commended their efforts -- alongside other sister agencies -- to protect the national territorial integrity...
The House Committee Chairman on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Rep. Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin has condoled President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Malam Abba Kyari.
The condolence message was contained in a statement issued and personally signed by Ajuloopin on Saturday in Abuja
Ajuloopin, the member representing...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, July 8, 2024, opposed the application of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for the release of his passport to enable him to make an overseas medical trip.
Defence counsel, Labi-Lawal had filed an affidavit...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products till further notice.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed stated this at a meeting held at the National Assembly.
The meeting was convened at the instance of the President of the...
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has directed Binance Holdings Limited to provide vital information about Nigerian traders on its platform, as ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.
Justice Nwite's ruling grants an interim order compelling Binance to furnish the EFCC with...
