Economy

The Nigerian Senate has called on the executive branch to allocate a minimum of 10% of the total annual budget revenue to support agricultural production. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production, Services, and Rural Development, Salihu Mustapha, emphasized this plea during the joint budget defense session of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food…

In a significant move towards combating corruption, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is scheduled to officially launch the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2022-2026 in the first quarter of 2024. The announcement was made by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Olasukanmi Fagbemi, SAN, during a seminar commemorating the United Nations International…

The apex sociopolitical organisation in the Igbo community, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has made startling allegations against certain Southeast governors, senators, and Igbo leaders, accusing them of actively working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ohanaeze claims that these identified figures are obstructing Kanu’s release and pushing for…

Molly Phee, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, is scheduled to embark on a visit to Nigeria this Friday. During her trip, Ms. Phee plans to meet with Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, in conjunction with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State Summit, set for December 10….

In a significant turn of events, the House of Representatives has rejected the representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at a recent budget defense session. Insisting on a more personal engagement, the Chairman of the House Committee…