Nda-Isaiah, 58, died on Friday, December 11, after taking ill briefly. A statement by his brother, Mr. Abraham Nda-Isaiah, said dignitaries expected to participate in the events, which would commence on by 12noon on Wednesday with virtual tributes, include former heads of state,
By Okwy Iroegbu-Chikeze and Charlse Okonji Stakeholders in the economy on Thursday commended the Federal Government for reopening the borders, arguing that the move is strategic for the country to exit recession early next year. National President, Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce
After much persuasion and diplomatic ploy by Nigeria’s neighbouring countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate opening of four land borders. The borders are Seme in the southwest, Illela in Sokoto State, Maigatari in the northwest, and Mfun in the south-south. The
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Finance Bill 2020 transmitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari two weeks ago. The passage of the Bill followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Joint Committee on Finance;
Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) After threatening to withhold $1.5 billion until Nigeria carries out foreign exchange reforms to its satisfaction, the world Bank has finally approved the facility for Nigeria. While Nigeria is still working on its forex reforms, it appears the World
The debilitating effects of COVID -19 impact on the air transport industry reared its ugly head on Friday forcing Arik Air to declare 300 workers redundant. The airline according to its Manager, Public Relations & Communications, Adebanji Ola took the decision to declare
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in Nigeria’s human resources, especially the youth and the most vulnerable and poorest citizens. Speaking at a Presidential parley with the participants of Senior Executive Course 42 of the
The House of Representatives on Thursday created an additional standing Committee to take care of host communities in the Niger Delta in the spirit of the Petroleum Industry Bill currently being considered by the National Assembly. The Host Community standing Committee is one
Governors in the North East have expressed dismay that despite the challenges of development, especially the infrastructural deficit in the region, the 2021 proposed Federal Government budget makes provision for only N45.32bn capital projects in the sub-region. The proposal, they regretted, represent a
The United Kingdom (UK) is set to borrow £394 billion to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Its Chancellor of the Exchequer, the country’s national treasury, Rishi Sunak, stated this on Wednesday while presenting the 2020 spending review at the
Imagine dozing off under the shade of a tree after a taxing day out in
London’s Metropolitan Police has revealed the identity of the teenage boy killed in Tuesday’s horrific
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says the welfare of Abia workers will continue
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, assured that his administration would set up a