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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched a new long-term national development plan, the Nigeria Agenda 2050 (NA 2050), which aims to ensure that the country attains a Per Capita GDP of $33,328 per annum, placing her among the top middle-income economies in the world by 2050. The President...

President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes the completion and delivery of 300 housing units of two-bedroom each and other livelihood enhancing infrastructure at two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Borno State. The housing units and the other infrastructure, constructed by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on...

Lagos, Nigeria- 3rd May 2023: itel, Africa’s foremost mobile technology brand and maker of smartphones, accessories, and electrical appliances has partnered with Airtel, FrontRow Sports and Entertainment Limited, and UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) to foster peace and unity among Nigerians using sports. Recognizing sports, especially football, as a great...

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says he sees his role as the Bank’s President as delivering hope for millions of people. Adesina made the remark while addressing Class of 2023 at Calvin University, Michigan, USA. He said: “In the past seven years, our work...

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that prices of food items such as yam, beans and beef witnessed increases in March. This is contained in NBS Selected Food Prices Watch Report for March 2023 released in Abuja on Wednesday. The report said the average price of 1kg beef boneless...

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, in Abuja, approved the partial exclusion of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated from the Treasury Single Account. Buhari also granted the request of the Board of MOFI to charge management and transaction fees; and the inclusion of the Minister of Power...

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, opened 746 Housing Units constructed by the Federal Housing Authority in the Zuba area of the Federal Capital Territory. The N9.5bn estate which is located on 18.5 hectares of land consists of 16 blocks of three-bedroom flats in a block of...

The Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ISSSAN) has expressed concerns over plans by the Federal Government  to concession the Ajaokuta Steel and National Iron Ore Mining Companies in Kogi. It said it was concerned on the effect the plan would have on workers’ welfare. Its National President,...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says no plans to phase out the redesigned Naira notes from circulation. CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isa AbdulMumin, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. The statement was a reaction to a viral news on social media that the...

*announce International Peace Award for Allen Onyema Global Peace Movement International, UK has commended the foresight of Governor Dave Umahi in building an international airport, Onueke in Ebonyi believing it will boost the tourism industry in the state and create wealth and employment. President General of the group, Dr. Mike...