Politics
General news on the economy and politics.
President Buhari to amend 2020 budget, may send proposals to NASS
See why President Muhammadu Buhari might seek amendments to the 2020 budget
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NECA seeks unemployed Nigerians’ data to effect FG’s stipend payment
NECA has expressed its concerns over calls for a sustainable unemployment fund for the payment of living stipends to unemployed...
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FIRS begins nation-wide clamp down on tax defaulters
In a renewed bid to bring tax defaulters to book in the country, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will...
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President Buhari approves N37 billion for National Assembly renovation
The National Assembly Complex will receive a facelift as President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N37 billion for that purpose.
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Refinery operations still loss-making: Capacity utilisation of the four refineries still 0%
According to NNPC's report, the four refineries owned by FG lost a combined N7.1 billion (August 2019 – N13.2 billion)...
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Inflation rate jumps to 11.85% as border closure bites harder
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics reveal Nigeria's inflation rate rose year on year to 11.85% in the month...
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Nigerians spend $9.01 billion on foreign travels in 2019
PTA on foreign trips by Nigerians rose from $5.59 billion between January and September 2018, to $9.01 billion in the...
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Health: A look at the One Health strategic plan
The One Health plan has the vision of creating a nation of healthy people and animals living in a balanced...
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Nigeria secures AfDB’s $124.2 million loan to boost water supply
Nigeria has secured a $124.2 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB).
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Senate: New bill to take away road ownership and repairs from FG
The Nigerian Senate is to set take the ownership and responsibility of road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance away from FG.
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