Tax Reforms That May Worsen Poverty – Expert warns FG
Micheal Ale, a development expert and founder of the Global Initiative for Nigeria Development, has cautioned the Federal Government against implementing tax reforms he described as “a grossly capitalist policy” that could deepen poverty and stifle economic growth. In a statement released Thursday in Ado Ekiti, Ale urged the government to prioritize creating an enabling […]
Former UK Deputy PM John Prescott Dies at 86
John Prescott, Britain’s former deputy prime minister under Tony Blair, has passed away at 86, his family announced on Thursday. Prescott, who played a pivotal role in transforming the Labour Party, died “peacefully” in a care home on Wednesday, surrounded by family and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery, his loved ones shared. In a […]
Vinícius Júnior Discovers Cameroonian Roots Through DNA Test
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has traced his ancestry to the Tikar tribe in Cameroon following a DNA test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in collaboration with AfricanAncestry.com. The test results were unveiled on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, during a ceremony at Fonte Nova Stadium. Vinícius was presented with a certificate confirming his […]
Obi’s Consumption-to-Production Agenda Lacks Policy Document – Okupe
Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Tuesday, assessed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing his policy framework as superior to those of his opponents in the 2023 presidential election, including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party. “Tinubu has a better policy document than any of his two rivals during […]
Senate ready to Approve $2.2bn Tinubu’s Loan Request
The Nigerian Senate is poised to approve President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion (approximately N1.77 trillion) loan request today. The loan is part of the external borrowing plan to fund the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget and address a N9.7 trillion deficit. Senate President Godswill Akpabio tasked the Committee on Local and Foreign Debts with reviewing the […]
NNPC Explains Port Harcourt Refinery Delay
The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) has cited unforeseen challenges as the reason for the delayed completion of the Port Harcourt Refinery, which missed its September 2024 deadline. NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, explained on Monday that the project, being a complex brownfield rehabilitation, encountered risks during commissioning. While mechanical completion was achieved […]
Cubana Chief Priest Backs Okorocha’s Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has joined former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha in calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Cubana Chief Priest shared a video of Okorocha’s tribute to the late […]
Lookman, Nwabali Make Final Shortlist for CAF Awards; Ekong Out
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have been named in the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. However, defender William Troost-Ekong, despite his standout performances at AFCON 2023, failed to make the cut. CAF announced the top five nominees across […]
Nigeria Ranks 7th Globally for Students in the US
Nigeria has reinforced its status as a leading source of international students in the United States, ranking first in Africa and seventh globally, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange. The US Embassy revealed in a statement on Tuesday that 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities for the […]
Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for FCT Staff
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage for all staff under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This development was confirmed in a statement signed by Anthony Odeh, Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, and […]
