President Bola Tinubu Appoints Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff
In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army. This decision comes as the current COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is undergoing treatment and is currently indisposed. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and […]
Climate Change Fuels Malaria and Cholera Surge in Nigeria
Medical experts warn of a looming public health crisis as rising temperatures and extreme weather create ideal conditions for the spread of infectious diseases. Nigeria faces a growing threat from climate change-induced diseases, with malaria and cholera emerging as significant concerns. Experts warn that unless proactive measures are implemented, the country could experience a surge […]
President Pledges Support for Nigeria’s UN Security Council Bid
United States of America’s President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the country’s leadership role in Africa and its contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known to State House Correspondents following a 30-minute […]
FG Government committed to naira-based crude oil sales
The Federal government says it is committed to ensuring a successful implementation of the Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products policy in the country. Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun alongside the Group Chairman of Dangote Petrochemicals, Aliko Dangote, who disclosed this after the review meeting of […]
Nigeria’s Economy Shows Signs of Progress, Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has stated that Nigeria’s economic reforms are showing progress, with inflation down from its peak, a reduced budget deficit, and lower debt servicing costs. Addressing reporters at the end of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, US, Edun explained that […]
Nigeria Pushes for Solutions to Climate Change
The Federal Government has called for urgent and aggressive measures to combat the catastrophic impact of climate change in the country. Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, who made the call at the just concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit (CHOGM) held in Apia, the capital of the Independent State of Samoa, emphasised that the impact of climate change was a global crisis that demanded immediate action.. The minister, who led the Nigerian delegation to the meeting, after technical flight issues prevented Vice-President Kashim Shettima from attending, spoke during the summit held between Oct. 21 and 26, and restated the Nigerian government’s support for the preservation of democracy, protection of civil rights across the Commonwealth. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://classic94.fm/kwankwaso-calls-for-urgent-action-on-power-outages-in-northern-nigeria/
Kwankwaso Calls for Urgent Action on Power Outages in Northern Nigeria
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), expressed deep concern over widespread power outages in northern Nigeria caused by vandalism of transmission lines. In a statement made on Monday via X, he emphasized that many regions remain in total darkness due to the disruption of the 330 kilovolt […]
CBN working to take Nigeria off the anti-money laundering watchlist
By Raliat Adenekan As part of efforts to restore investors’ confidence and ease Foreign Exchange crisis in Nigeria, the Central Bank on Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso has said that the Apex bank is targeting Diaspora remittance inflows of $1 billion monthly. CBN Governor, Cardoso who stated this at a joint press briefing with the Minister […]
IMF says No Funding Request from Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF ’s regional economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, released today (Friday), predicts that diversified economies like Senegal and Tanzania will experience growth above the regional average at 3.6percent, while Nigeria is expected to lag, with a growth rate of only 2.9% in 2024. Speaking at the African Department press briefing at the Worldbank/IMF […]
Experts Calls for Urgent Economic Reforms and Accountability Measures in Nigeria
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Chairman of Amnesty International, Nigeria, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has urged the Nigerian government to adopt stringent economic reforms to stabilize the country’s economy. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, Rafsanjani pointed out some systemic issues he believes […]
