By Taiye Olayemi Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the economy is projected to grow 4.68 per cent in 2026 as the government drives investment-led, inclusive growth aimed at creating jobs and boosting citizens’ welfare. Edun made the remarks on Thursday in Lagos
Northern groups and institutions under the aegis of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have announced plans to convene a major conference to reflect on the state of the Northern Region, sixty years after the death of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the
Justice Chizoba Orji of an Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out alleged defamation case against the Senator Representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Udagahan, filed by the Federal Government. Justice Orji struck out the suit following the application by the Prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, for discontinuation of the suit. Counsel to
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has called for more support to the Nigerian Armed Forces for the sacrifices made to ensure the unity of the nation. Gov Okpebholo spoke to journalists at the Museum ground, Oba Ovonramwen square, Benin City, venue for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration
Widows of fallen military heroes have said they have been neglected and abandoned, especially amid economic hardship and the rising cost of living. They made the statement on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day held at Tafawa
Dr Abu Babatunde, the medical doctor abducted alongside his brother in Auchi, Edo, on January 1, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Babatunde, a House Officer at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was kidnapped alongside his younger brother,
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has admitted an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, to its Daily Official List, signalling a major enhancement of the bank’s market capitalisation whilst also deepening liquidity on the capital market. The NGX noted this in a confirmatory letter
The remains of late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will be laid to rest on Jan. 30, says Gov. Douye Diri. Diri disclosed this on Wednesday at the 179th State Executive Council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ewhrudjakpo died on Dec.