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FG withdraws $1.68b from ECA in one month
The withdrawal of $1.68 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) in one month by the Federal Government has left a balance of …
20.9m Nigerians unemployed – NBS
Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics have shown that the number of unemployed Nigerians has risen to 20.9 million…
Shareholders state conditions to consider Diamond, Access Banks merger
The proposed merger between Diamond Bank and Access Bank is still generating mixed reactions from different stakeholders.
Some…
Boos, cheers as Buhari presents N8.83tr Budget for 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented the 2019 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly.
However,…
Oshiomhole supports labour, says Nigeria can pay N30,000 minimum wage
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has backed the organised labour’s agitation that N30,000…
FG approves $60 benchmark as oil drops to $58 per barrel
Baring any last minute change of plans, the Federal Government has retained the $60 benchmark per barrel despite the fluctuating…
Buhari alleges ‘padding’, rejects NASS’ approval for refund of…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the National Assembly’s approval for refund of N488.7 billion to State Governments for…
Include N30, 000 ‘new minimum wage’ in your 2019 budgets, Wabba…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has informed governors of the 36 states of the federation to include the payment of the new…
Access Bank acquires Diamond Bank
Access Bank, a Nigerian multinational commercial bank, owned by Access Bank Group, has finally acquired Diamond Bank.
The…
FG assures 36 states, FCT of easy access to World Bank’s $750m loan, grant
The Federal Government has disclosed that 36 state governments and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, will soon access World…