Infrastructure Deficit
The rise and fall of Saraki dynasty
The leader of Kwara’s crumbling dynasty has reportedly conceded defeat even as he urged his party to fight to the finish, apparently hoping for a political miracle in the gubernatorial and state assembly elections this Saturday.
SEC: Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit to hit $878 billion by 2040
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit would hit 878 billion dollars by 2040 and called for active utilisation of green bond for infrastructural gap
LCCI: Infrastructure deficit erodes Nigerian business’ competitiveness
The LCCI, whose position was contained in a report titled, ‘Infrastructure Deficit in Nigeria: The Way Forward, the LCCI,’ decried the challenges of exporting made-in-Nigeria products to other ECOWAS countries and poor investment climate.
Central bank, government, financial institutions promise to tackle MSMEs’ challenges
The Federal Government, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other financial institutions in the country yesterday in Abuja said challenges confronting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) would be tackled to improve nation’s economy and reduce growing poverty.
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Court upholds sack of three policemen for receiving bribe
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the dismissal of three policemen, who were sacked for receiving 5,000 dollars as bribe.
VP Osinbajo to unveil 2019 NUGA games mascot April 1
The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will on April 1 in Lagos unveils the mascot for the 26th Nigeria University Games (NUGA) to be hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Ossai Nosike grabs goal number 18 with Vilar de Perdizes
Nigerian youngster Ossai Stephen Nosike over the weekend extended his goal tally in the on-going season to an impressive 18 with Grupo Desportivo Vilar de Perdizes.
BPE receives five bids for Yola DisCo, Afam GenCo
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has received five bids and proposals for the acquisition of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and Afam Electricity Generation Company (Afam Power Plc & Afam Three Fast Power Limited) by prospective core-investors.
Osun elections: 2,500 voters expected to take part in supplementary poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun says 2,500 registered voters are expected to take part in the supplementary election for Oriade Constituency in Osun State Assembly on March 23.
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Facebook blocks video on horrific New Zealand’s mosques attack
A horrific video of the New Zealand mosque massacre was blocked by Facebook during its livestream but circulated on other social media, highlighting the challenges faced by internet platforms in curbing the spread of violent content.
Femi Falana: 2019 election an ‘expensive joke’
Femi Falana (SAN) has expressed worry over the possibility of conducting credible elections in Nigeria.
DC United’s Wayne Rooney scores first Major League Soccer hat-trick
The former England captain, 33, opened the scoring with a penalty and beat the keeper with a chipped finished for his second just before half-time.
Nigeria’s U-19 cricket team shocks host Namibia in World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s U-19 Cricket Team proved bookmakers wrong by defeating host Namibia with 77 runs in the opening game of the Africa Division 1 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers played at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia yesterday.
Justice Onnoghen accuses federal government of tampering with his assets declaration forms
The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday alleged that his Assets Declaration Form 001 at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) had been tampered with.