Adesina also said there was an urgent need to look at the cost of governance. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB), says Fuel subsidy is killing Nigeria’s economy, costing it 10 billion dollars alone in 2022. Adesina, who said this at a lecture in Abuja, said Nigeria’s fuel subsidies benefit the rich…
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three committees were set up ahead of May Monday’s presidential inauguration, to ensure smooth transition activities. The Head, Transport and Logistics Sub-Committee of the the Presidential Transition Council (PTC), Hadiza Kabir, says 395 vehicles have been deployed for the inauguration activities on Monday. Kabir, who is the…
Nigeria experienced a significant increase of 2.7 million active internet subscriptions in Q1 2023, reaching a total of 157.5 million connections. Mobile network operators, including MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile, maintained their dominance in the Nigerian market, contributing to the majority of internet service subscriptions. The implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP 2020–2025) in Nigeria has…
‘When It Blooms,’ is the eventual manifestation of what we all know to be true – Nonso Amadi‘s indubitable talent. No newcomer to the game, Nonso Amadi has been making music for the better part of his life, and while his music has struggled for attention in a soundscape packed with Pop & Hip Hop…
The SDP leader said the nation needed urgent review of the electoral process and body, to enhance conduct of good, free and fair elections in future. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) South West chapter, says President Muhammadu Buhari tried his best for the nation in the face of numerous challenges. The SDP South West Zonal…
According to Adesina, Nigeria currently faces huge fiscal deficits, estimated at six per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged President-elect Bola Tinubu to ensure inclusiveness, fairness, equity, and justice when he assumes office. Adesina, who spoke at a Lecture in Abuja, said it was important…
Despite the knocks, AMVCA remains a prestigious award show in the African entertainment industry. Reactions have continued to trail the recently held African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) over the criteria for selecting nominees and award winners. The event which held on May 20, has had the social media buzzing with some fans celebrating their…
There are about 1.5 million donkeys and about 20.7 million heads of cows in Nigeria at present, according to unofficial records. The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has again impounded a truckload of dried donkey meat, valued at ₦200 million while being conveyed to Onitsha in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Bello said that on Jan. 14, 1993, FCT School of Midwifery gained autonomy and on Feb. 6, 1995, it moved to its permanent site where it operates to date. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed authorities of the College of Nursing Science in Gwagwalada, to hold matriculation sessions annually. Malam Muhammad Bello, FCT…
Abdullahi said that the mop-up exercise was aimed at “taking out miscreants who use drugs to engage in unholy activities”. No fewer than 24 drug suspects have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lokoja, Kogi. The Kogi NDLEA Commander, Abdulkadir Abdullahi, confirmed this while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday….
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