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We won't use CBN loan to fund Nigeria's 2023 budget – Minister


Ways and Means is being eliminated by taking the funding that is required from the market, as opposed to the printing of money by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the minister said Read More

Tinubu signs 2024 budget


The lawmakers increased the budget from N27.5 trillion presented by the president in November to N28.7 trillion, a difference on N1.2 trillion. Read More

New Year: Tinubu says security situation improved despite repeated attacks


The President says security has improved but daring attacks are still being carried out by terrorists. Read More

YEAR IN REVIEW: Some victims of senseless killings in Nigeria's South-east in 2023


Like in other years in recent times, deadly attacks in South-east Nigeria did not slow down in 2023 despite efforts by the Nigerian security agencies, including the country's military. Read More

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New Year: Stop groping in the dark, Atiku tells Tinubu


"The government must show a clear direction of its policy projections and desist from the subsisting behaviour of groping in the dark." Read More

Rivers Crisis: What they want from me – Gov Fubara


Mr Fubara's ally, Edison Ehie's recently resigned his membership of the Rivers assembly.

We'll cultivate 500,000 hectares of farmlands to boost food supply – Tinubu


The president said his government will cultivate 500,000 hectares of farmland across the country to boost food supply chain in Nigeria.

Tinubu promises Nigerians reliable power supply


President Bola Tinubu has said he is committed to a new deal to speed up the delivery of the Siemens Energy power project that will ultimately deliver a reliable supply of electricity to Nigerian homes.

2024: Aiyedatiwa promises infrastructural development, enhanced workers' welfare


Mr Aiyedatiwa expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a leader who left an indelible mark and etched his name in history.

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Business

Nigerian govt to revoke more mining licences


"It will be recalled that we had revoked 1,633 mining licenses of those that defaulted in the payment of annual service fees last year. More revocation is in the offing for other categories of defaulters in 2024," Mr Alake said.

Nigerian agency grants tax exemption to 34 companies in 2023 – Official


"This tax exemption known as Pioneer Status Incentives (PSI) is executed under the Investors Relations Department of the NIPC..."

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Arts and Entertainment

MOVIE REVIEW: Malaika: Moving tale about family, childlessness, rediscovery


Noteworthy is the drama's portrayal of the contrasting lifestyles between ghetto residents and city dwellers, offering a poignant narrative on societal disparities.

Movie Review: Love and Life: Good casting meets well-narrated story


The film avoids the clichés often associated with romantic dramas, focusing instead on the profound impact of friendship.

Opinion

The reign of wisdom, By Sunday Adelaja


The key to reigning in life is wisdom. Decrees, righteous decrees, are issued by wisdom. Governors do not neglect it. Rulers do not bypass it. Kings do not bypass it. Wisdom is what made them all. This is why we must desire wisdom. Wisdom is a treasure. Wisdom is wealth. Wisdom is a possession. Wisdom is inestimable. Wisdom is invaluable.

2023: Reflections and future outlooks, By Dakuku Peterside


The passing 2023 was a year of significance for Nigeria's political and economic landscape. Reflecting on the year underscores the need for heightened vigilance against the emergence of small ,yet consequential political challenges that threaten our democratic fabric. Domestically, the ascent of Peter Obi and the Labour Party during the 2023 elections signals the ongoing momentum of our democracy...

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New Year: Governor Sani salutes Kaduna people


My fellow compatriots, I congratulate us for making it to 2024. The past year 2023 was a particularly challenging one.

Sports

2024: Igoche Mark urges collaboration, unity amongst basketball stakeholders


Mark advises Nigeria's basketball family to support one another, applaud each other's achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles.

FG reiterates support for Super Eagles' quest to lift fourth AFCON title


The Minister of Sports Development revealed his office is in close coordination with the NFF and dedicated to facilitating an environment conducive to the team's success in Cote d'Ivoire.

Dubawa

Five misleading claims recirculated in 2023


One of the top challenges of fact-checking crusaders is the inability of fact-checking reports to go as viral as false information. Actors in the information disorder ecosystem tend to push out unverified claims even after such claims have been fact-checked.

Five times major news outlets published false information in 2023


In 2023, some major news outlets were guilty of carrying false information while others published within a missing context, thereby misleading the public.

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