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Buhari Seeks Emergency Powers to Tackle Economy

President to meet Saraki, Dogara Bill to rescue economy ready President Muhammadu Buhari will be seeking emergency powers from the National Assembly to push his planned stimulus for the economy. The objectives of the action-plan on the economy, which is in recession,...

NLC to apply `no pay, no work’ rule

Protest against PMS price hike in Abuja NLC President Ayuba Wabba made this known when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja. “We have given instructions to all of our state councils that where there is...

Zero-Budget System: Ngige Inaugurates Medium-Term Sector Strategy

The Minister of La­bour and Employ­ment, Sen Chris Ngige, has said the success of the future budget for the country would depend on the faithful implementa­tion of the Medium-Term Sector Strategy (MTSS) in all ministries and agencies of government. He...

NAICOM Suspends Bancassurance Partnerships in Nigeria

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has suspended bancassurance partnership deals between insurance companies and banks indefinitely, following a dispute with the Central Bank of Nigeria. Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Mohammed Kari made this known at the investiture of Mr. Eddie...

Kwara Loses Over N400m To Illegal Recruitment Of Teachers

The Kwara State Government said it lost over 400 million Naira since 2014 due to the illegal recruitment of 516 employees by the State Teaching Service Commission. In 2015, the Kwara State Government directed the Commission to employ secondary school...

Nigeria Targets 50% Reliance on Renewable Energy by 2020- Osinbajo

The Federal Government has set a target to expand reliance on renewable energy to 50% of its power output by 2020.   Speaking  at the Presidential Villa while receiving a delegation led by the Indian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. B....
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