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Buhari, FG committed to overhauling Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry- Buhari

FG’s policies reduced food imports from $2.23 billion in 2014 to $0.59 billion by 2018 – Buhari

June 13, 2021

President Buhari, in his Democracy Day statement, cited that government interventions have driven economic growth.

Senate president warns about dangers of youth unemployment, National Assembly to ensure youth empowerment schemes are realized - Lawan

FG’s borrowing plan is a necessary burden – Senate President

June 12, 2021

Nigeria's Senate President has stated that the borrowing plan by the Federal Government is a necessary burden to fund the...

INEC facilities attack: Buhari threatens to deal with attackers in " language they understand" ,Nigeria to push for global vaccine equity at UN General Assembly

I’m not satisfied with the state of the economy – Buhari

by Abiola Odutola

June 12, 2021

The President has asked Nigerians to reflect on the challenges faced by his administration.

Buhari gives approval of use of old N200 notes till April 10

President Buhari justifies actions on alleged ethnic appointments

by Abiola Odutola

June 10, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has justified his actions on the appointments made by his administration.

Opinions

What would an internet firewall mean for Nigeria?

June 10, 2021

Stifling free speech would be counterproductive to the search for peace and economic growth in Nigeria.

FG explains why it extended the tenure of IGP despite attaining 60 years retirement age

Update: Police Council confirms Usman Alkali Baba as Inspector General of Police

by Chike Olisah

June 4, 2021

Usman Alkali Baba has been confirmed as the substantive Inspector General of Police.

COVID-19: All courts to shut down immediately

Constitution review: Chief Justice of Nigeria wants Judges salaries reviewed every 4 years

June 4, 2021

The Chief Justice of Nigeria has tasked the National Assembly to make the National Judicial Council review Judges' salaries every...

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Food inflation will not come down as fast as the other aspects of inflation – Finance Minister

June 3, 2021

The minister added that GDP growth for Q1 2021 was boosted by increased oil prices and economic production.

Police confirms killing of Governor Ortom’s Security aide, AIG Christopher Dega

June 2, 2021

The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the killing of the Benue State Governor's security aide, retired AIG Christopher Dega, by...

Zamfara Governor, Bello Mattawalle approves “shoot on sight” order