Economy

The Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) is embroiled in a corruption scandal as one of its own, Mr. Suleiman Austin Adavize, faces charges in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) brought forth a three-count charge against Adavize, a civil servant within BCDA, accusing…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio not to endorse an alleged proposal by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to construct a N15 billion residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a letter dated December 2, SERAP specifically implored Akpabio to reject the plan, emphasizing…

In a widely circulated press briefing video, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu asserted that Igbo forebearers played a pivotal role in shaping the modern landscape of Lagos State, refuting recent claims by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. The Oba had stirred controversy by suggesting that Lagos State was founded by the Binis. Iwuanyanwu, in response,…

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz played witness to the signing of an accelerated performance agreement during the ongoing 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai. The agreement pertains to the Siemens power project in Nigeria and was signed by Kenny Anuwe, Managing Director of FGN Power Company, representing Nigeria, and…

The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans for the state to soon join the ranks of oil-producing states in Nigeria. Presenting the 2024 Appropriation Bill, named the “Budget of Sustained Growth and Development,” at the Ogun State House of Assembly, Governor Abiodun declared that Ogun State would soon be accorded…