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Leaked documents on fiscal policy proposals are not official: Nigerian government

The Nigerian government said on Thursday that leaked documents on the Nigerian government's fiscal policy proposals are unofficial. This was stated by the government in a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo...

Representatives investigate non-oil exploration on the border between Gombe and Bauchi

The House of Representatives has directed its oil and gas committees to investigate the status of exploration in the Kolmani oil field between Gombe and Bauchi states. The committees, comprising Petroleum Resources (Downstream, Upstream and Midstream) and Gas Resources, will...

The army denies alleged mass murders in the southeast

The Nigerian military has denied allegations of mass killings in southeastern Nigeria, according to Simon Ekpa, leader of a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This was contained in a statement by the army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, on...

Kaduna Assembly recommends trial of El-Rufai’ over state loan burden

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has recommended the prosecution of the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleged abuse of power and money laundering. El-Rufai was governor for two terms between 2015 and 2023. Lawmakers said their...

In a big way, the UBA celebrates children and commemorates Africa Day

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc recently joined the rest of the world in commemorating Children's Day and African Day 2024. The Children's Day celebration was held at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, in collaboration with U-Ideals Limited. The event provided...

INEC expands voter registration in Edo and Ondo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expanded the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Edo and Ondo States, which was previously scheduled to be completed on June 6. The exercise will now end on June 9. INEC National Commissioner and...

‘The Year I Turned 21’ is Ayra Starr’s bold leap into musical maturity

Release date: June 1, 2024 Genre: Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife Few milestones are as important as turning 21. It marks the threshold between the carefree days of youth and the heavy responsibilities of adulthood. For Ayra Starr, this crucial age is the...

Minimum wage: Strike may end today as Nigerian government and unions reach deal

The unions' indefinite strike could end soon after unions reached an agreement with the federal government on a new national minimum wage on Monday night. The agreement was reached at a meeting convened by the Secretary to the Government of...

Nigerian government urges NLC and TUC to stop strike and continue negotiations

The federal government has asked the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to return to the negotiating table following the start of an indefinite strike by the unions. Minister of Information and National Guidance Mohammed Idris...

LP candidate wants new INEC team to run elections

Bright Ngene of the Labor Party (LP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to send a new team to conduct the June 8 re-election for the Enugu South Urban Constituency. Ngene, who was the LP candidate in the...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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