The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to bolster social protection measures for Nigeria’s most vulnerable citizens in response to the recent hike in fuel prices and ongoing flooding issues. Christian Ebeke, the IMF’s Resident Representative in Nigeria, highlighted the need for accelerated support during an interview on Arise Television. With the […]
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2024-2025 English Premier League Matchday Four Fixtures and Kick-Off Times
The 2024-2025 English Premier League is set to resume this weekend following a brief break for the September FIFA international matches. Manchester United, who have struggled with inconsistency so far this season, will kick off Matchday Four with an away fixture against Southampton. Coach Erik ten Hag is under pressure to steer his team back […]
Samson Siasia: Super Eagles Need a Creative Playmaker Like Jay Jay Okocha
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has voiced his concern over the Nigerian national team’s lack of a creative midfielder. According to Siasia, the Super Eagles require a playmaker with the vision and flair of former captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha to unlock their full potential on the world stage. Since Okocha’s retirement in 2006, […]
Tinubu and King Charles III Discuss Climate Change and Energy Security, Says Presidency
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and King Charles III recently held a private meeting at Buckingham Palace, where they discussed key issues related to climate change and energy security, according to the Nigerian presidency. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, revealed that the meeting focused on potential areas of collaboration […]
CBN Directs Payment Service Providers to Monitor PoS Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive requiring all Payment Service Providers to track and route transactions conducted through Point of Sale (PoS) terminals via licensed Payment Terminal Service Aggregators (PTSAs). This move aims to enhance the monitoring of electronic payments in the country. The directive, signed by Oladimeji Yisa Taiwo […]
PDP withholds endorsement of Peace Accord for Edo Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declined to sign the peace accord ahead of the Edo State Governorship election set for September 21. The announcement was made by former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar at the peace accord signing event in Benin. Abubakar revealed that the PDP’s refusal to sign is contingent upon certain conditions […]
New Livestock Ministry Poised to Transform Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, Says Committee
Since the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stakeholders are optimistic about the significant economic advantages it promises for Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, Prof. Mohammed Yahaya Kuta, secretary of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, outlined how the ministry is expected to fortify the […]
Maize Prices Drop Sharply at Saminaka Grain Market
The price of maize has seen a significant reduction at the Saminaka grain market in Kaduna State. Previously, a 100kg bag of maize was priced between N85,000 and N90,000, but it has now fallen to between N50,000 and N55,000. Farmer Harisu Abdullahi Maresu reported selling 20 bags of new maize at N50,000 each to purchase […]
Nigeria Records N6.94tr Trade Surplus in Q2 as Foreign Trade Reaches N31.89tr
Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of N6.94 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, as foreign trade surged to N31.89 trillion. According to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the country exported goods worth N19.4 trillion and imported goods valued at N12.4 trillion during this period. The total merchandise trade for the […]
Petrol Marketers Complain to Tinubu About Dangote Refinery’s Diesel Pricing
Petroleum product marketers in Nigeria have raised concerns with President Bola Tinubu regarding the impact of Dangote Refinery’s reduced diesel price on their businesses. The local price of diesel has reportedly dropped to N900 per litre, which marketers argue is adversely affecting their operations. Challenges Faced by Dangote Refinery Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote […]