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N135bn Loan: Senate panel threatens Dangote Refinery, Delta govt, 13 oil firms

View this email in your browser Headlines N135bn Loan: Senate panel threatens Dangote Refinery, Delta govt, 13 oil firms The Senate panel said it observed that some of the companies did not utilise the fund for the purpose it was obtained. Read More We are expanding our newsletter offering and would like to know what newsletters you, our loyal readers, would be interested in receiving from PREMIUM TIMES. Kindly fill in this survey. It should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you! TAKE THE SURVEY! Senate begins debate on 2024 budget Many senators who contributed to the debate on the general principles of the appropriation bill supported its passage. Senate Leader faults recurrent expenditure of 2024 budget The senate leader said the N9.9 trillion recurrent expenditure is too high, constituting 43 per cent of the budget. Tinubu confirms Adepoju as substantive immigration CG As the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG), Ms Adepoju was appointed the acting CG when the former acting CG, Isah Jere's tenure expired on 29 May. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? Most Recent Stories Drama as Reps, Engineers bicker over concrete technology for road construction The Nigerian Society of Engineers said the House lacked the power to investigate the issue. Read More INEC releases BVAS accreditation data on Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi elections The details requested by Mr Chidoka are the figures on accredited persons extracted from the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) after the elections. NASS yet to hand over budgets to NDDC seven months after passage – MD The federal government is owing the NDDC over N2 trillion, according to the MD. Nigerian govt, US hold talks on funding mining projects Mr Pratt said his visit to Mr Alake followed an earlier meeting with President Bola Tinubu who sought the support of the US for the country's economic revival. Why different charges are levied on Nigerian university students – Vice-Chancellor The vice-chancellor explained that Nigerian universities resort to charging students some service charges like examination, medical, and ICT levies. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos In a show of defiance, Ukraine starts rebuilding as Russian invasion continues Business CBN directs banks on old, re-designed naira notes This comes after the Supreme Court's decision on Wednesday, granting an extension for the use of old Naira banknotes. Oil prices rise as OPEC meets Brent crude futures climbed 13 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $83.23 a barrel by 0740 GMT. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Music publishers, intellectual lawyers chart course for copyright laws in Nigeria The event, which featured interactive sessions and panel discussions, brought together key figures in the industry. Book Review: How Corruption Works in Nigeria: Institutional Failures in a Culture of Corruption Mr Adebo deployed the curious skill of a practised researcher, from the prism of an agitated change agent, largely working from the case of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to extrapolate a national, even global cancer... Opinion A budget prioritising Nigerians, By Fredrick Nwabufo It is heartening that the Tinubu administration is prioritising investments in human capital – on Nigerians; a people who are immensely blessed with potential and boundless abilities. We have to create a knowledge-driven economy. Crude oil, gold, and other precious metals may run their finite course, but knowledge and skills, though ever changing, will always be the legal tender of now and the future. The informal sector: The backbone of Nigeria's economy, By Ibrahim Shelleng …the informal sector is not just a footnote in the economic narrative of Nigeria but a compelling chapter that shapes the destiny of millions. As we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and tenacity of those in the informal sector, let us also commit ourselves to fostering an environment in which their contributions are not only acknowledged but actively supported. In doing so, we pave the way for a more inclusive, vibrant, and prosperous economic future for our beloved nation. Promoted Virtual Bash: BSN's 35th Anniversary Livestream on 1st Dec Business School Netherlands is turning 35, and the festivities will light up our headquarters in Buren, the Netherlands. Sports FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop to 42nd position This drop in ranking for Nigeria came after the Super Eagles were held to 1-1 draws by Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the World Cup qualifiers. 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier: Super Falcons ready to tackle Cape Verde in Abuja The Super Falcons will be in action for the first leg on Thursday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja before travelling to Praia for the second leg on 5 December. Dubawa DUBAWA Editor selected as finalists for 2023 Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting Kemi Busari's story, which exposed a harmful concoction consumed by many Nigerians, led to the producer's arrest and shut down of the building where it's being produced, among other impacts. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. 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