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INEC Seeks N126bn for 2025 Operations, Warns of Budget Shortfall
2 days ago · The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the commission needs N126 billion to fund its 2025 activities and commence preparations for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the 2025 budget defence at the National Assembly, Yakubu described the N40 billion allocated by President Bola Tinubu as grossly inadequate, citing […]
Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Sparks Concerns Over Credibility, …
2 days ago · The proposed 2025 Federal Government budget submitted to the National Assembly has come under scrutiny for its perceived omissions and misaligned priorities. According to an analysis by BudgIT, a civic tech organization focused on budget transparency and accountability, the budget makes no provision ...
Tinubu Pushes for Bigger Nigeria-China Currency Swap, Stronger …
3 days ago · President Bola Tinubu urged China to increase its $2 billion currency swap deal with Nigeria, describing it as crucial for boosting trade and fast-tracking Nigeria’s development. Meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the State House on Thursday, Tinubu said that the current arrangement does not adequately support …
Inflation Expected to Drop to 27% by December – Report
2 days ago · Nigeria’s inflation rate is projected to decline to 27.1% by December 2025, signaling relief for businesses and consumers grappling with economic challenges. According to the latest NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) report, structural reforms are starting to pay off despite ...
China's Foreign Minister to Visit Nigeria for High-Level Talks on ...
5 days ago · The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, is set to arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Wang, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, will be ...
FG reaffirms Nigeria is safe from new coronavirus threat
5 days ago · The federal government has reassured the public of its readiness to handle any potential outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Nigeria. Authorities emphasized that precautionary measures are in place, alongside ongoing improvements to the nation’s health infrastructure. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, urged Nigerians not to panic, stating that the […]
Seven Injured as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Rivers State
Jan 5, 2025 · A three-storey building under construction collapsed on Saturday at Aboga, along the Igwuruta-Etche Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, injuring seven workers. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 pm, trapped seven of the nine workers on-site. Two workers managed to jump to ...
Senate Targets January 31 for 2025 Budget Approval
5 days ago · The Nigerian Senate has set a provisional date of January 31, 2025, for the passage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announced this schedule during a meeting with other committee chairpersons. President Bola Tinubu presented the ₦49.7 trillion budget …
Police arrest key suspect linked to CSP murder - News Digest
6 days ago · The police have arrested Tunde Adewunmi, a notorious member of a robbery syndicate suspected of being involved in the death of Chief Superintendent of Police Jega. Adewunmi was caught in a well-coordinated operation after months of investigation. According to a statement from the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Adewunmi was …