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Ogun To Become Oil-producing State Soon, Gov. Abiodun Projects

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has promised that his administration is committed to making the state an oil producing state. The governor said despite the fact that the state lost a $16 billion Dangote refinery to Lagos state, there are still a lot of ways to take advantage of the rich oil deposit in…

NIDOE To Establish ‘Diaspora Village’ In Nigeria

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe (NIDOE), Italy Chapter, says it is planning to build a multi-million dollar ‘Diaspora Village’ in Nigeria as part of efforts to encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. The Chairman of the chapter, Mr George Omo-Iduhon made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Titan Trust Bank Takes Over Union Bank

Union Bank Nigeria Plc, on Thursday announced that it has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake to Titan Trust Bank Ltd. Titan Trust Bank chaired by former Deputy Governor of the CBN and Chairman of Flutterwave, Mr Tunde Lemo, reached an agreement with Union Bank for the acquisition of a 89.4 per cent…

Buhari Unveils National Devt. Plan 2021-2025, Replaces ERGP

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025 to succeed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020). Buhari presented the document to the public before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting. The virtual meeting, on Wednesday, held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While presenting the document,…

FG Introduces Digital Tokens To Replace NIN Slip

The Federal Government has introduced a suite of digital Tokens to replace the aging NIN slip and polycarbonate card. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami said this at stakeholders workshop on the National Identification Number (NIN) Tokenization Solution organised by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja. He said government adopted the…

Nigerian Senate Passes N17trn Budget For 2022 [Highlights]

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday has passed the 2022 budget appropriation bill. The red chamber during today's plenary passed N17.126 trillion as against N16.391 trillion which was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in October 2021. The Senate while passing the bill also increased the benchmark price of crude from $57 to $62 per barrel. The…

Labour, CSOs Carpet FG Over Privatisation Of Water, Power Sectors

Labour and civil society groups have called on the federal government to jettison privatization in the nation’s power and water sectors and instead, sustainably fund the sectors while building the capacity of the workers in the sector to improve service delivery. At a Trade Unions’ Press Briefing with the theme: Promoting Transparency and Decent Work…

CBN Okays Ahmad Abdullahi As New Chairman Of FBN Holdings

The appointment of Ahmad Abdullahi as a non-executive director and chairman of First Bank Holdings PLC has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Abdullahi's appointment follows the resignation of Remi Babalola as chairman of the company. Recall Babalola was appointed following the sack of Dr. Oba Otudeko as Chairman of FBN Holdings…

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Ogun To Become Oil-producing State Soon, Gov. Abiodun Projects

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has promised that his administration is committed to making the state an oil producing state. The governor said despite the fact that the state lost a $16 billion Dangote refinery to Lagos state, there are still a lot of ways to take advantage of the rich oil deposit in…

NIDOE To Establish ‘Diaspora Village’ In Nigeria

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe (NIDOE), Italy Chapter, says it is planning to build a multi-million dollar ‘Diaspora Village’ in Nigeria as part of efforts to encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. The Chairman of the chapter, Mr George Omo-Iduhon made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Titan Trust Bank Takes Over Union Bank

Union Bank Nigeria Plc, on Thursday announced that it has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake to Titan Trust Bank Ltd. Titan Trust Bank chaired by former Deputy Governor of the CBN and Chairman of Flutterwave, Mr Tunde Lemo, reached an agreement with Union Bank for the acquisition of a 89.4 per cent…

Buhari Unveils National Devt. Plan 2021-2025, Replaces ERGP

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025 to succeed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020). Buhari presented the document to the public before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting. The virtual meeting, on Wednesday, held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While presenting the document,…

FG Introduces Digital Tokens To Replace NIN Slip

The Federal Government has introduced a suite of digital Tokens to replace the aging NIN slip and polycarbonate card. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami said this at stakeholders workshop on the National Identification Number (NIN) Tokenization Solution organised by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja. He said government adopted the…

Nigerian Senate Passes N17trn Budget For 2022 [Highlights]

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday has passed the 2022 budget appropriation bill. The red chamber during today's plenary passed N17.126 trillion as against N16.391 trillion which was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in October 2021. The Senate while passing the bill also increased the benchmark price of crude from $57 to $62 per barrel. The…

Labour, CSOs Carpet FG Over Privatisation Of Water, Power Sectors

Labour and civil society groups have called on the federal government to jettison privatization in the nation’s power and water sectors and instead, sustainably fund the sectors while building the capacity of the workers in the sector to improve service delivery. At a Trade Unions’ Press Briefing with the theme: Promoting Transparency and Decent Work…

CBN Okays Ahmad Abdullahi As New Chairman Of FBN Holdings

The appointment of Ahmad Abdullahi as a non-executive director and chairman of First Bank Holdings PLC has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Abdullahi's appointment follows the resignation of Remi Babalola as chairman of the company. Recall Babalola was appointed following the sack of Dr. Oba Otudeko as Chairman of FBN Holdings…

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