Telecoms Sector Boosts National GDP By N10.126trn In 2022 – Danbatta
By Patrick Aigbokhan Nigeria’s telecommunications sector stepped up the country’s Gross Domestic Product by N10.126 trillion in 2022 alone, following a progressive turnout in investment in the industry’s business activities from about 8.5 percent in the third quarter of 2015. The industry’s investment profile, comprising foreign direct investment (FDI) and local investment, reached $75.6 billion as of 2021. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive […]
Gov Mbah promises to end Enugu water scarcity in five months
Governor Peter Mbah has vowed to end water scarcity in the Enugu metropolis and other towns in 154 days. During a courtesy call by members of the civil society organisation, Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI) at the Government House in Enugu, Mr Mbah expressed his determination to fulfil his campaign promise of delivering safe […]
‘Them belly full (but we hungry)’
By Simon Kolawole President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been receiving accolades for his initial, somewhat radical policy steps since he was inaugurated on May 29. Many economists, foreign media and, surprisingly, some Nigerian opposition figures are impressed with his speed in announcing the end of petrol subsidy, which he followed up by moving to […]
2023 Election: APC Rejects European Union’s Conclusion
The All Progressives Congress(APC) has rejected the conclusion of the European Unions conclusion on the 2023 general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said the plan by the union was to discredit the presidential election. “Sometimes in May, we alerted the nation, through a press statement, to the plan by […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Sanwo Olu Hosts Tinubu In Lagos
Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to an Eid-el-Kabir dinner on Thursday. The event was held at the Lagos State government house in Marina. Among those that attended the ceremony with President Tinubu were the state’s past governors since 1999 including Babatunde Fashola and immediate past governor Akinwunmi Ambode. Tinubu […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for Nigeria, Atiku Urges Muslims
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has asked Nigerians to seek God’s blessings to elevate the country “to a path of peace, harmony, and prosperity”. In a statement congratulating Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir festival, Abubakar said the significance of the celebration is about the “profitability of being patient with God in our affairs as human beings, […]
Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Visit To Paris, London
President Bola Ahmed has returned to the country after participating at the new global financial pact summit in Paris, France The president arrived Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos around 5.10pn on Tuesday. After completion of the summit, Tinubu proceeded to London for a private visit. More to follow
It is Time to Stop this Initiation Ceremony!
By Paul Ashibel Films are a preferred source of entertainment and learning for many, and audiences are often quick to mirror in their daily lives what they have seen on screen. The World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control which Nigeria ratified on October 20, 2005, requires parties to implement a comprehensive ban […]
Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Nuhu Ribadu As Special Advisers
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dele Alake as his special adviser on special duties, communications, and strategy. Wale Edun, was appointed as a special adviser, on monetary policies while Nuhu Ribadu, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was named special adviser on security. The appointments were announced on Thursday in a […]
Battle To Repossess Arik Air Crumbles
…..Airline owes AMCON N297.3b There are indications that the battle by erstwhile owner and founder of Arik Air, Sir Arumemi Johnson-Ikhide to reclaim the airline has collapsed. This follows the inability of the ailing airline to wriggle out of a settlement condition it entered with Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) as precondition for taking […]
