Okonjo-Iweala Praises Nigerians’ Entrepreneurial Spirit Amid Challenges 

Adetutu A. ARD 1 October 2024

As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Anniversary, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Nigerians for their resilience and entrepreneurial drive, despite the hardships facing the country.  Celebrating Nigeria’s Resilience  In a

NEMA Distributes 30,000 Bags of Maize and Garri to Akwa Ibom State 

Adetutu A. ARD 11 September 2024

National Emergency Management Agency[NEMA] The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has handed over 24,180 bags of maize and 5,828 bags of garri to the Akwa Ibom State Government. The food items are meant for distribution to vulnerable individuals across the state.  NEMA’s Efforts to Combat Economic Hardship  NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida

Dangote Refinery to End Fuel Scarcity – Governor Abiodun 

Adetutu A. ARD 5 September 2024

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed optimism that the Dangote oil refinery will end Nigeria’s long-standing fuel scarcity and strengthen the economy. He highlighted the significant benefits that will arise from the commencement of local fuel production, stating that the country’s reliance on fuel imports will soon be a thing of the past.  Fuel […]

Nigeria Spends $600 Million Monthly on Fuel Imports – Edun 

Adetutu A. ARD 7 August 2024

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed that Nigeria spends $600 million every month on fuel imports. He explained that neighboring countries, even those as far as Central Africa, benefit from these imports.  Reason for Removing Fuel […]

Finance Minister to Present Plan to President Tinubu Today On Minimum wage.

Adetutu A. ARD 6 June 2024

The Federal Government and labor unions postponed their minimum wage talks until today, awaiting a salary template from Finance Minister Wale Edun. President Tinubu directed Edun to present cost implications for a new minimum wage within 48 hours. Following a two-day nationwide strike, both parties aim to finalize a new, sustainable wage quickly, with collaboration […]