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Amidst US Tariff War, Speaker Abbas Proposes Stronger Ties with China
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for a stronger bilateral relationship between Nigeria and China, as the United States imposes higher tariffs on foreign commodities.
Speaker Abbas,…
NELFUND Records Over ₦156 Billion in Student Loan Applications as Over 500,000 Students Register
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced significant progress in its mission to expand access to higher education, revealing that over ₦156 billion in student loan applications have been recorded since the portal launch on…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Naira-for-Crude Initiative Amid Forex Pressure
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustain the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative, describing it as vital to easing Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) challenges and securing the nation’s long-term…
Fasua Clarifies Comments on 1$/Naira value, Poverty Amid Backlash
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Kolade Fasua, who has recently come under heavy criticism over his comment on the value of the naira compared to a dollar has clarified his recent comments on the…
President Tinubu Mourns Passing of Chief Pascal Dozie
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85.
In…
Diamond Bank Founder, Chairman MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie is Dead
Mr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Nigeria Limited and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has died at the age of 85.
The former banker, according to family sources that spoke to journalists died in the…
Ibas Prepares Rivers 2025 Budget with Focus on Development
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that preparations are in progress for the state’s 2025 budget, prioritizing healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job…
Tinubu Signs Investments and Securities Act 2025 Into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 into law, marking a significant advancement in Nigeria's capital market regulation.
This new legislation repeals the Investments…
Nigeria’s Newest Airline, ‘Enugu Air’ Set to Launch, Acquires Two Embraer E170…
Enugu Air, Nigeria’s latest start-up airline is set to begin operations with two it newly acquired Brazilian made Embraer E170 jets.
The two jets already registered with registration numbers, 5N- ENU and 5N-ENR are currently at a…
Senate Confirms Prof. Melvin Ayogu as CBN Board Member
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Prof. Melvin Damian Ayogu a member of Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The affirmation of Prof Ayogu follows the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee…