Why Gas Remains Top Priority For Nigeria – Buhari     President Muhammadu Buhari has said investment in gas remains a top priority for the country because of huge benefits in terms of returns and utility. He stated this Thursday in Paris, France, while receiving the Chief Executive...

Senate Approves Buhari’s N7.6trn External Borrowing Request   The Senate yesterday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow about N7.6 trillion comprising $16.2 billion and €1 billion (Euros) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) plan, and a $125 million grant component. It also approved the request to...

Nigeria’ll Stop Wheat Importation Soon, Says Buhari     President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, said Nigeria would soon end the importation of wheat that is gobbling up $2bn annually. Buhari said this while launching rain-fed commercial wheat cultivation in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Represented by Plateau...

Buhari: Seeking Debt Forgiveness While Collecting More Foreign Loans   President Muhammadu Buhari sometimes presents the image of an unpredictable public figure. This is because more often than not, his statements and actions run contrary to the publicized principles and policies of his administration. The President...

Senate Panel Rejects Buhari’s $700m Loan Request   The Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts on Wednesday rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s loan request to the National Assembly for the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene project under the Ministry of Water Resources. The...

The Go-getter At The NBC’s Helm Of Affairs, by Muktar Tahir   Nigeria’s broadcast industry has over the years been witnessing growth with more and more broadcast stations coming onboard especially with like-never-before digital sophistications, but the regulator – National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) – was only...