A total of N12.2billion was proposed as recurrent and capital expenditure for the State House. Some of the major items of purchase include sewage truck, benches, embalming machine, wildlife animals among others accounting for the bulk of the N3.7bn capital vote. The sewage truck...

For the two major conferences to hold in the country in 2014, the Federal Government will spend N11 billion. The much talked about National Conference will consume N7 billion while the remaining N4billion is earmarked for hosting the World Economic Forum (WEF). The 2014 estimates...

Nigeria and the Federal Republic of Germany are set to partner on trade facilitation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises development as part of efforts to strengthen the already existing  economic ties  between the two countries. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun...

COURTESIES: ASSALAMU ALAIKUM. All praises are due to Allah, The most Beneficent, and the most Merciful. May the peace and blessings of Allah (SWT) be upon our Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), His Noble family and righteous companions. 2. Mr. Speaker let me begin by once again registering...

Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala cleared the way yesterday for lawmakers to work on the budget. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala answered the 50 questions asked by the House of Representatives – a pre-condition to examine the 2014 budget. The minister, in a statement by her Special Adviser, Paul...

Dangote Cement will complete five of its plants in five Africa countries before the end of this year, it has been learnt. The completion of the plants is part of the group’s expansion programme to make cement available to most parts of the continent. The group’s...