Category: Economy
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“Government Urges Focus on Productive Economic Activities Amid Dollar Speculation”
By Milcah Tanimu The government has issued a call to prioritize productive economic activities amidst growing speculation surrounding the dollar. Emphasizing the distinction between currency as a means of exchange and a commodity, authorities urge businesses to engage in meaningful ventures rather than purely speculative practices. The move comes amidst concerns over excessive speculation in…
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Nasarawa and Benue Governors Unite to Address Insecurity and Food Crisis
By Milcah Tanimu Governors from Nasarawa and Benue states have joined forces to tackle the pressing issues of insecurity, food shortages, and economic development in their respective regions. Following a closed-door meeting in Lafia, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State revealed that both states have devised comprehensive strategies aimed at fostering peace, enhancing agricultural productivity,…
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Oluremi Tinubu Inaugurates Digital Economy Center and E-Learning Facilities in Oyo, Encourages Women’s Participation
By Milcah Tanimu Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria’s president, played a significant role on Tuesday as she inaugurated a Digital Economy Center and E-learning facilities at Ogbomosho Girls High School. The First Lady emphasized the importance of women’s contributions to the digital revolution for national development and sought the active participation of Nigerian women.…
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FG, TWF-Africa To Build Alliance On Welding Career Devt
From Lateef Taiwo The federal government has assured of its firm commitment to work hand-in-hand with The Welding Federation, TWF, Africa, to explore partnerships for the over all development of welding profession in the country. Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, gave the assurance Tuesday during his opening remarks at the 2nd…
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Economic Hardship: FG To Grant 200 MSMEs Operators N150,000 To Boost Businesses
… Express Tinubu’s plans to give 200 new stores for free in Adire Market Agboola Taiwo Federal Government has disclosed plans to give 200 Micro Small and Medium Scale, MSMEs operators at the 2nd National Expanded MSMEs clinic held on Tuesday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital, a sum of N150,000 each to boost their…
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“Customs to Distribute Seized Rice Amidst Rising Food Prices”
By Milcah Tanimu In response to the escalating food prices and increasing hardship faced by Nigerians, the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Ogun Command, has announced plans for another round of distribution of seized rice and other food items. This initiative aims to alleviate the burden on citizens, pending finalization of modalities by the Federal Government. Following…
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Nasarawa Football in Limbo as Stakeholders Urge Nasarawa FA to Address Administrative Failures
In a recent development, football stakeholders in Nasarawa State have raised concerns over the operational efficiency and organization of the Nasarawa Football Association (NFA), labeling it as the most disorganized Football Association (FA) in Nigeria. Expressing their dismay, stakeholders highlighted the absence of a physical office for the NFA, which hampers effective communication and engagement…
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CSO condemns video threatening President’s wife over economic woes
A rights group, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM), a famous Civil Society Organisation (CSO) in Nigeria has condemned in strong terms a video in which an acclaimed Islamic cleric is seeing attacking Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu by over the hardship experienced in the country. In a video which has already gone viral on the…
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Economic Hardship: Wike Appeals to Nigerians to Support Tinubu and Pray for Relief
In light of the current economic challenges facing Nigerians, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on citizens to extend their support and prayers to President Bola Tinubu. Wike emphasized that leading the nation during such difficult times is a daunting task, and Tinubu deserves understanding and encouragement. Addressing the public…
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Food Scarcity: Reps Urge FG to Investigate Privatisation of Food Reserves, Silos Across Nigeria
From Lateef Taiwo The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently investigate the process where 22 out 33 Silos owned by government across the country were privatized. The House also mandated it Committees on Agricultural Production and Services as well as Privatization and Commercialization of Public Assets among others to investigate the…