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Amidst the rising panic over the nation’s debt, opinions have been expressed concerning the effect of such debt rate on the economy. Professor Yemi Osibanjo, the Vice-President spoke on Wednesday at a media roundtable to address the issue. He said Nigerians shouldn’t be bothered about the country’s high public debt rate and the means to…
Facebook, a globally recognized social media platform revealed its plan to ban adverts placed by people or groups, to discourage vaccinations, while unpaid posts will still be allowed on the platform. The social media giant said that, adverts that project false information about vaccinations, have been banned by the platform, and the latest move will…
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that it would double the number of airports across Nigeria by 2023. This was disclosed at the Abuja headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Finance during the presentation of the 2021 budget. Currently, Nigeria has about 31 airports. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria operates 26 facilities and others…
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development says illegal mining in Nigeria are mainly committed by foreigners. The minister disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja where he said the foreigners unlawfully came into the country with extraction permits for a different purpose. ‘Illegal mining is an issue in Nigeria, the foreigners hide…
The House of Representatives made a declaration on Thursday that there will be an inauguration of a Special Committee with the responsibility to review the 1999 constitution. The event will take place at the Conference Hall 028, New Building, House of Representatives. The attendees present will include, Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice-president, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Chief…
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has demanded President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the nomination of his aide, Lauretta Onochie, as a commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Clement Nwankwo, the Convener of Situation Room, issued this in a statement on Tuesday. He said Onochie’s nomination is a means to weaken the efforts…
The general principle of the 2021 budget estimate was debated on Tuesday by the Senators. The budget was presented to the Joint session of the National Assembly last Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari. Senators from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) commended the Buhari administration for coming up with the N10.08trn fiscal document tagged, “Budget…
President Donald Trump has commenced his campaign trail less than two weeks after being tested positive for coronavirus. The rally took place in Florida where he told thousands of supporters who were not wearing masks that he could give them ‘a big fat kiss’. Joe Biden, his rival, whilst speaking in Ohio accused the president…
Mr. Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has pointed out gaps in sections 1 and 8 of the Ekiti State Gender-based Violence Law, 2019. He has advocated an amendment to the law. The lacuna was identified in Section one pertains to dress code while the vacancy in Section 8 is concerning the reference to the law…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that the expected increase in new refining capacities in Nigeria and other African countries may increase pressure on existing plants on the continent. The organization recently released the 2020 World Oil Outlook. The Report states that the estimated refining capacity will rise between 2020 and…
