Politics
General news on the economy and politics.
Senate President lists benefits of PIB as public hearing on the bill opens
Ahmad Lawan has listed the benefits of the PIB presently before the National Assembly for consideration.
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FG says Excess Crude Account balance now stands at $72.4 million
The Federal Ministry of Finance has told the NEC that the Excess Crude Account (ECA) now stands at $72.4 million...
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We look forward to a Biden presidency with great hope and optimism – Buhari
President Buhari has expressed optimism in Nigeria's relations with a Joe Biden administration.
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Productivity-enhancing reforms are required for quick economic recovery – World Bank
Productivity-enhancing structural reforms key to quick economic recovery.
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Nigerian government spends equivalent of 83% of revenue to service debt in 2020
The Federal Government of Nigeria achieved a debt service to revenue ratio of 83% in 2020.
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FG receives N144 billion in dividends from NLNG in 2020
NLNG, paid the Federal Government a dividend of N188 billion in the fiscal year ended December 2020.
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Uganda Elections: Museveni re-elected for 6th term with 58.6% of the votes
Uganda's President Museveni has won a 6th term in office as the opposition alleges wide-scale rigging.
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Okonjo-Iweala speaks on Twitter’s suspension of Donald Trump
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has given her opinion on Twitter's suspension of US President, Donald Trump.
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2021 budget: Lagos to fund deficit of N192.49 billion with internal, external loans
Lagos to fund 2021 budget deficit of N192.494 billion by a combination of internal and external loans.
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Lagos to spend 60% of N1.16 trillion budget on capital projects
60% of Lagos State's 2021 budget will go into capital projects, says the state's Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning.
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