Year: 2017
Farmers already repaying anchor borrowers loan – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria said that farmers have commenced the repayment of the N33.4 billion loan given to them…
Voter Registration: Party urges residents register
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi has appealed to eligible residents of the state to participate actively in the…
Port efficiency: NPA inaugurates 4 tugboats worth over N9.16b
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has acquired four tugboats at the cost of over N9.16 billion to improve port efficiency.
Abia govt promises to support NFF
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Wednesday said that the state government would continue to support the efforts of Nigeria…
EFCC to Ekweremadu: Sleep easy if you’re clean
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has advised the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, to “sleep easy”…
Minister congratulates Nigerian Wrestling team
Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Wednesday congratulated Nigeria’s team to the just concluded Senior African Wrestling Championship…
Social media clinic holds in FCT
Social Media Clinic (SMC), a platform which seeks to counter the irresponsible use of social networks, will hold in Abuja…
Best reactions over Banky’s engagement to Adesua
Nigerians across the country’s on Wednesday took to social media to congratulate R and B sensation, Bankole Wellington also known…
Nigeria’s foreign debt hits $11billion
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s foreign debt stood at 11.41 billion dollars while its domestic debts was…
Africa needs $35 billion to close power deficit-AfDB President
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), says that the continent needs 35 billion dollars to close…
CBN plans $150 million Foreign Exchange intervention
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, plans to offer $150 million on the spot and forward markets on Wednesday, traders…
Millions Nigerians face hunger in wasteland recaptured from fighters
When he heard that the Nigerian army had declared his family's home town of Banki free from Boko Haram militants…
Ajax demolish Lyon 4-1 to set sight on Europa Cup Final
Ajax moved to the brink of a first European final in 21 years by overwhelming Lyon in the first leg…
EFCC tells Ekweremadu to “sleep easy” if clean
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has advised the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, to “sleep easy”…
Nigerian government denies shutting Nigeria Embassy in Washington
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday refuted the report that the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC was shut down…
Higuain’s brace sets Juventus on Champions League Final path
Juventus closed in on a second Champions League final in three seasons as Gonzalo Higuain struck twice to beat Monaco…
Osun appropriation bill scales second reading
The N138 billion Osun appropriation bill for 2017 on Wednesday scaled through the second reading at the State House of…
Senate committed to upholding media rights
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, reaffirmed Senate’s commitment toward upholding the rights of the media.
Michael Okpara varsity sacks 460 workers
The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia, on Wednesday disengaged no fewer than 460 temporary workers, whose appointment…
Edo government orders NDDC contractors to stop work
The Edo Government has ordered contractors executing projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in the state to stop…
Nigeria among 5 key economy hubs in Africa
The EY.com, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, says Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa…
Nasarawa government to improve water supply
The Nasarawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to boosting water supply across the 13 local government areas of the…
NLC to construct 500 Housing units
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has concluded plans to construct 500 housing units for the…
Good chance for Middle East peace deal —Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump, on Wednesday told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he wants to reach a Middle East peace…
Bimbo Akintola breathtaking in red
Talented and beautiful Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola is so hot in this red fringe ensemble and it suits her just…
N23bn Diezani bribe: Court Convicts INEC Staff
A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Yisa Olanrewaju Adedoyin, has pleaded guilty to receiving the sum of…
Corruption: Osinbajo’s committee to submit report Monday
The three-man Presidential Investigative Committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to inquire into the discovery of foreign and local…
Fmr. President calls for review of Universities’ curriculum
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday called for the review of the Nigerian Universities’ curriculum to serve as an instrument…
Nigeria will bounce back to glory, says former Rep
A former member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto State, Alhaji Sa’idu Gumburawa, says Nigeria will bounce back to…
Buhari absent again at FEC meeting
Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed said that the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Wednesday’s Federal Executive…