Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning the government’s continued borrowing despite the removal of fuel subsidies.In a candid assessment, the former Central Bank governor acknowledged that recent reforms—such as subsidy removal and exchange rate liberalisation—were necessary but warned
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing scheme aimed at expanding access to affordable homes for Nigerian civil servants, in a move designed to improve welfare and productivity.Announcing the initiative in Abuja, Head of Service, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, said the scheme will be implemented through the
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaPolitical undercurrents ahead of the 2027 elections deepened on Thursday as Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, hosted Peter Obi and a delegation of South-East leaders in a meeting widely seen as part of emerging opposition alliances.Describing himself as a “freelance politician,” Mohammed signaled a fluid political stance amid
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaFormer Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been arraigned by the Department of State Services over allegations of unlawfully accessing a private telephone conversation involving National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.The high-profile case, brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja, saw prosecutors file an amended five-count charge—up from
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaHealth authorities in Cross River State have swiftly activated containment measures following the confirmation of a COVID-19 case involving a foreign national, reassuring residents that the situation remains under control.The index case, a 53-year-old Chinese expatriate working with Lafarge in Akamkpa Local Government Area, reportedly arrived in Nigeria
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaIn a major boost to Nigeria’s aviation sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 30 percent waiver on outstanding statutory debts owed by domestic airlines.The relief package, announced by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, is aimed at easing financial strain caused by soaring aviation fuel costs and preventing
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