Year: 2024
President Tinubu to Undertake Official Visits to Netherlands and Attend Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia
The State House has announced that President Bola Tinubu will embark on an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. President Tinubu has been invited by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, for high-level discussions. During his visit, he will hold separate meetings with…
Over 1,500 Benefit from Ogun State Free Surgery Programme as Government Rolls Out Welfare Initiatives
The Ogun State Government has announced that over 1,500 individuals have benefited from the ongoing Free Surgery Intervention Programme as part of its commitment to providing accessible healthcare services to residents. The disclosure was made during the flag-off of the sale of discounted rice to civil servants at the State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, underscoring the…
Ojumele-Ajegunle Road Damage: Human Error, Not Project Deficiency, Says Ogun Governor’s Aide
The recent damage to the newly constructed road at Ojumele-Ajegunle in Makun-Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been attributed to human error rather than project deficiency, according to Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a press statement released in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Akinmade clarified…
Banks Retain N530 Billion CBN Funds Amidst Temporary Halt in Support Schemes
Amidst a temporary suspension of all Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) support funds by the current governor, Olayemi Cardoso, banks in the country continue to retain over N530 billion in unutilized intervention funds. According to recent financial statements reviewed, nine banks still hold substantial amounts of intervention funds designated for distribution to various recipients. Leading…
Diesel Prices Expected to Drop to N700/litre Following Dangote’s Move
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is eyeing a potential reduction in diesel prices to N700 per litre in the wake of Dangote refinery’s recent price adjustment. Hammed Fashola, the National Vice President of IPMAN, expressed optimism regarding the anticipated decrease in diesel prices, attributing it to the impact of Dangote refinery’s actions….
Northwest Governors Forge Partnerships at Nigerian Embassy in Washington, United States
A delegation of Northwest Governors, led by Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, recently convened at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, United States, alongside governors from Niger, Plateau, and Benue States in the North Central region. The meeting, hosted by Acting Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, Mrs. Uzoma Emenike, aimed to foster…
Ogun State to Extend Lagos Blue Rail Line to Border Towns
The Ogun State government has announced plans to extend the Lagos Blue Rail Line project into the border towns of the state, aiming to enhance transportation infrastructure and foster economic development in the region. Speaking at a media event to highlight the state’s 2024 budget, the State Commissioner of Finance and Economic Adviser to the…
Kenya Mourns as Military Commander Dies in Helicopter Crash
Kenya is in mourning following the tragic death of its top military commander, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, in a helicopter crash in West Pokot. President William Ruto announced the devastating news in a televised address to the nation after convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi. The helicopter crash…
EFCC Declares Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. In a statement released by the agency, it was revealed that Yahaya Bello is wanted in connection with offenses related to economic and financial crimes, specifically involving the…
Nigeria Ranks Third in 2024 IMF Growth Forecast
As the global economy gradually rebounds from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria emerges as a frontrunner in economic growth, according to the 2024 International Monetary Fund (IMF) growth forecast. The forecast reveals that only India and China surpass Nigeria in projected economic growth rates for 2024, positioning the country as a key player…