The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard allegations being levelled against former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, describing the claims as a deliberate campaign aimed at undermining one of the President’s loyal political allies.
FG Sets Up N500bn Emergency Security Fund to Combat Banditry
About N500bn was deducted from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue for May 2026 to fund a national security emergency intervention, multiple sources familiar with the development said.
The deduction was made before the monthly...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed renowned chartered accountant and corporate governance expert, Mr. Kunle Elebute, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
Tinubu Aims for 5 Million Jobs from Nigeria's Blue Economy
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to unlocking the economic potential of its oceans, saying the country is targeting five million new ocean-based jobs while seeking stronger African collaboration to tackle illegal fishing...
Nigeria Attracts $3bn Investment in Solid Minerals Sector
The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has attracted about $3bn in investments within the last three years, describing the inflow as one of the most significant achievements recorded in the industry’s...
FG Rules Out Fresh Taxes for Fuel, Telecom Sector
The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report...