https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csMGq4HCa50 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has disclosed the reason behind Federal Government’s support for women with complications in pregnancy which includes free cesarean sections. According to the Minister who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, the health and wellbeing […]
Author: Aisha Muhammed
Marketers Worry As Five-Month Fuel Imports Hit ₦6 Trillion
Despite improved domestic refining capacity in Nigeria, major oil marketers have continued to import refined petroleum products, as they imported 6.38 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in five months. But independent marketers and retailers, through their various associations, kicked against the development, as […]
As Obasa Returns To Lagos Assembly
NO matter how often Nigerian politicians parrot the word “democracy”, only a few are true democrats. Monday’s melodrama at the Lagos State House of Assembly proves this. That day, Mojisola Meranda’s 49-day reign as speaker ended abruptly. Mudashiru Obasa, impeached on January 13, returned to the seat. That set off […]
OPEC Oil Output Rises In February As Nigeria Exceeds Quota By 70,000 BPD
Nigeria’s oil production surged in February, exceeding its OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per day by 70,000 bpd, and contributing to the cartel’s increased output in February, a Reuters survey has found. The survey, released on Wednesday, revealed that Nigeria recorded the second-largest production increase among members of the […]
Nigeria Lost ₦94 Trillion To Business Closures, Multinational Divestments
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stated that the harsh economic environment in the country has led to the closure of about 30 per cent of Nigeria’s Micro and Small Medium Enterprises. Dr. Segun Omisakin, Chief Economist and Director of Research at NESG, made the disclosure yesterday during the […]
Naira Appreciates To N1,512/$ In The Black Market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,512 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,515 per dollar on Tuesday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,505 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira […]
President Tinubu Upgrades VP Shettima’s Aides
President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Mr Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Job Creation & MSME in the Office of the Vice President, and Mrs Uju Anwuka as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health (Office of the Vice President). According […]
LAMATA And NRC Collaborate To Provide Better Rail Services
Fed Govt is committed to modern train development, says Opeifa The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC),@info_NRC Dr Kayode Opeifa, has reiterated the commitment of the federal government to the sustenance of modern train development. He said this while playing host to the Managing Director of the Lagos […]
Tinubu Approves 80% Subsidy On Kidney Dialysis
President Tinubu has approved an 80% subsidy on kidney dialysis, reducing the cost from ₦50,000 to just ₦12,000 across 10+ federal medical institutions nationwide! Spearheaded by Coordinating Minister Prof. @muhammadpate, this initiative ensures more Nigerians can access life-saving treatment. Hospitals include UCH Ibadan, LUTH Lagos, FMC Abuja, UBTH Benin, UMTH […]
What States Contributed To The VAT Pool In January 2025
See what your states contributed to the VAT pool and what they received in January 2025. My South Southern states really tried sha. What states contributed to the VAT pool and what they received in January 2025 1. LAGOS Contributed: N305.52bn Received: N62.59bn (20.49%) 2. RIVERS Contributed: N90.21bn Received: N11.01bn […]