BUSINESS
How Buhari Intends To Spend $22.7m Foreign Loan
Here is how the Buhari administration plans to spend the loan and where the projects are located as contained in the document: INFRASTRUCTURE – Emergency road rehabilitation and maintenance ($434.7m, nationwide) – Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway development project study ($1.5m; multinational) – Abuja mass rail transit project (phase 2) ($1.25bn; FCT) – East-west road ($800m; Niger Delta) – Nigeria Housing Finance Project Guarantee Scheme ($100m;...
VIDEO: Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council Unveils Economic Development Masterplan
In a groundbreaking move, the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council (Nde Eze Ohafia) has launched a comprehensive economic development package aimed at transforming Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA) into a hub of economic growth and development. https://youtube.com/live/yoZSsWJO6ic The package includes a range of projects designed to unlock the economic potential of the region and make it a modern architectural city like Dubai. At...
States Government, Not FIRS To Collect VAT – Court Declares
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declared that it is the Rivers State Government and not the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), that should collect Valued Added Tax (VAT) and Personal Income Tax (PIT) in the State. The court presided over by Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam, has also issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Federal...
Why I Seek Fresh N2.3tr Loan — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, wrote the National Assembly for approval to borrow fresh $6.183 billion (N2.343 trillion) to fund the 2021 budget deficit of N5.602 trillion. Titled “Request for the resolution of the National Assembly to the implementation of the new external borrowing of N2.343 trillion, which is about $6.183 billion in the 2021 appropriation Act” and addressed to the...
BREAKING: Banks Reach Agreement To Halt Staff Sack
The bankers' committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has agreed that plans to lay off staff would be suspended. This was announced in a statement signed by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Corporate Communications said the CBN, Bankers’ Committee both decided to suspend lay-offs in banks. Also Read: Banks In Abuja, Lagos, Others To Open From Monday Access Bank has been trending...
FG, Health Workers Agree 65 Years Retirement Age, Increased Salary
The Federal Government has announced a deed with aggrieved Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professions Association. On September 3, the unions issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to meet their demands. On Tuesday, Labour Minister, Chris Ngige held a five-hour conciliation meeting with the leadership of JOHESU in Abuja. Ngige told reporters that an understanding was reached on a...
Onitsha Seaport Will Drive Industrialization, Says Kalu
Following the successful completion of a trial barge trip (carrying containers) from Onne Port to Onitsha Port on Tuesday, former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has lauded the federal government for revamping Onitsha river port. According to Kalu, the resumed activities at Onitsha seaport will boost economic activities in the South East...
Sanwo-Olu Presents N2.2trn 2024 Budget To Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented a budget estimate of N2.2 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The budget, entitled “Budget of Renewal”, was presented at the Chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. The proposed budget comprises N1.02 trillion recurrent expenditure, which is 45 per...
Pat Utomi Inspects Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory Aba [PHOTOS]
Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, Patito's Gang Television Anchor, has called on the Military, Paramilitary, and other Security Agencies in the country to patronise the Enyimba Automated Shoe Company. Prof. Patrick who stated this during his inspection visit at the Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory, Aba in Abia State expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing work at the factory. The Professor...
Nigerians Should Accept Increase In Fuel Price – Minister
The Federal Government has insisted that Nigerians should brace up for an increment in the pump price of petrol, in the light of the current economic situation in the country. The minister said, “It is very unfortunate that if (there is) an increment in fuel pump price, (it) would have an impact on the marketplace and we are not happy...
