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Federal Government Authorizes ₦286 Billion for Maritime Safety and Infrastructure
The Federal Government has approved ₦286 billion for four maritime projects, including dredging the Escravos Channel and acquiring specialized vessels for pollution control, pilotage, and firefighting.
Five Nations in Africa Rank Among Largest Debtors to IMF
New IMF data reveals five African countries are among the ten largest borrowers globally, while Nigeria remains outside the top list despite its own escalating debt obligations.
Vice President Shettima Asserts That Government Collaboration with Employers is Essential for Economic Success
Vice President Kashim Shettima highlights the necessity of government-employer collaboration for economic growth and reaffirms the administration's pledge to simplify business operations through digitalization and reform.
Federal Employees in Oyo Demonstrate Over Security Concerns and Unpaid Benefits
Federal workers in Oyo State organized a protest at the Ikolaba secretariat to demand the payment of outstanding allowances and address growing insecurity and economic hardship.
Ahmed Bala urges Nigerians to focus on productivity instead of politicizing Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks
Ahmed Bala of the RTIFN group has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, urging Nigerians to view her recent remarks on small-scale entrepreneurship as a call for productivity rather than a political issue.
Shettima: Government Must Partner with Private Sector to Understand the Economy
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasizes the necessity of government engagement with the private sector to foster economic growth and streamline business operations through digital reforms.
President Tinubu Links Karu Road Infrastructure to Economic Revitalization
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated rehabilitated roads in Karu, FCT, emphasizing that the infrastructure upgrades are intended to stimulate the local economy and reduce traffic congestion.
Two Decades Without a Census: Nigeria’s Demographic Blind Spot
Twenty years have passed since Nigeria's last national census, leaving the country to rely on outdated projections for governance and planning as officials struggle to set a date for a new headcount.
President Tinubu Claims Infrastructure Projects Revitalize Local Economy
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has inaugurated new road projects in Abuja, stating that these upgrades are vital for reducing congestion and boosting economic activity.
Emir of Zazzau Advises Nigerians to Reduce Extravagant Wedding Spending
Emir of Zazzau Ahmed Bamalli has urged Nigerians to cut down on expensive wedding trends, suggesting that funds spent on aso-ebi and makeup should instead be used to support the needy.