Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian government over what he described as “unprecedented domestic borrowing” despite a significant increase in earnigs from high international crude oil prices. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku pointed out that while the 2026 Appropriation Act…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, to lead its national campaign council for the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. The party also constituted several sub-committees to coordinate its campaign ahead of the poll. In a statement issued on Sunday…
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, are expected to lead discussions on Africa’s economic future at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum scheduled to hold in Abuja from July 29 to 30. The two-day…
Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, is not happy with Vinicius Junior, over the money he is asking for. Perez is running out of patience as Vinícius Junior’s contract demands continue to delay a new deal. Negotiations have stalled because the 26-year-old is seeking a salary that would place him on the same level as Kylian…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has told women not to feel ashamed with being labelled a ‘gold digger’, saying rather, that men ought to go after women “they can afford”. She defended women who make financial demands in relationships, saying they should not feel ashamed of having high standards or being labelled “gold diggers.” Speaking…
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, has unveiled a four-point plan aimed at reducing Nigeria’s high cost of production, warning that the country must lower the cost of manufacturing or risk losing both domestic and African markets to more competitive economies. Speaking at the technical session of the…
