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2024 Budget: Niger Governor Presents Over 600 Billion
The Governor of Niger State north central Nigeria, Umar Mohammed Bago has presented the state visionary 2024 Budget totaling N613,274,081,698.17 to the House of Assembly.
The budget titled, "The Budget of the Future," to the House of…
2024 Budget to be passed December 30 – Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, says the 2024 budget would be passed on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
He made the announcement as the House resumed plenary on Tuesday, December 19.
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Stakeholders laud developments in Nasarawa State
The Former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adumu, and other stakeholders have lauded the developments in Nasarawa State
The former APC National Chairman gave the commendation in Lafia at a book launch…
Nigerian Government Inaugurates National Council On Privatisation
Nigeria has inaugurated the newly re-constituted National Council of Privitasation (NCP) with a charge to members to champion the road to the economic prosperity of the Nation.
A statement by the Head, Public Communications, Amina Othman…
CBN Assures Public Of Adequate Cash Supply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again assured members of the public that it is addressing the reported cases of cash scarcity in some major cities across the country.
The Apex Bank attributed the current situation to the hoarding…
WFP Laments Food Insecurity, Malnutrition in West, Central Africa
The World Food Programme (WFP) projects that 49.5 million people are at risk of acute hunger in West and Central Africa between June and August of 2024.
According to the WFP, despite efforts by governments and partners, food insecurity…
Agriculture Sector: Senator Mustapha Advocates Increased Allocation
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agricultural Production, Services and Rural Development, Senator Saliu Mustapha has advocated in Nigeria's budget for increased allocation to propel the agricultural sector towards economic prosperity.…
COP28: Agreement Signals Inevitable End Of Fosil Fuel Era
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in United Arab Emirate came to a close with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition,…
Farmer-Herder Relations: Stakeholders Advocate Dialogue in Conflict Resolution
Stakeholders dedicated to peacebuilding have advocated for more partnership and dialogue in identifying long- term solutions in conflict resolution in achieving sustainable peace in Nigeria.
This was disclosed at the second edition…
Gaza: Netherlands Accused Of War Crimes Complicity
A Dutch court is set to hear a case accusing the State of complicity in war crimes in Gaza due to its supply of components for Israeli bombers.
Launched by human rights organisations against The Netherlands, the case, which opens on…