In Nigeria, a nation grappling with severe economic challenges, loan apps have become a go-to solution for millions seeking to navigate financial hardship. With over 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, and inflation rates reaching 34.2%, as reported by Trading Economics, many citizens face daily struggles…
The Founder, Chairman of the Governing Council, and President of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Dr. Mrs. Victoria Okoronkwo, has vowed to reclaim the institution using all legal means available. “I am resolute in my commitment to sanitizing the Institute”, she declared, adding, “We will exhaust every legal, institutional, and procedural…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is advocating for more tactical and technology-driven measures in the fight against corruption, as financial crimes continue to evolve in sophistication. This information was contained in a statement signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, on Monday. According to the statement,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Governor Mallam Umar Namadi on Saturday flagged off the 2025 Dry Season Rice Production Programme and launched the Jigawa Rice Value Chain Development Initiative, aimed at positioning the state as Nigeria’s leading rice producer. The ambitious programme targets an annual rice output of 3.6 million metric tonnes through the cultivation of…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has issued a fresh warning to farmers across the state against diverting government-subsidized agricultural inputs. The warning came during the official launch of the 2025 Summer Rice Farming Program, held Saturday in Jura village, Auyo Local Government Area. “Anyone found diverting these inputs will face severe…
To boost production, domestic market, lessen foreign dependence, come out on top against economic rivals, Trump’s ‘America First’ policies play key role in global trade, as he leverages tariffs as bargaining chip to make other fall in line President Donald Trump triggered a global trade war in a bid to bring production back to the…
In a bold move to revolutionize agriculture in Jigawa State, Governor Malam Umar Namadi has unveiled a series of transformative agricultural projects aimed at accelerating mechanization and attracting international investment into the sector. The development was disclosed by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State. Key among the initiatives…
… Signaling Economic Resurgence The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This is disclosed in a press statement signed by the Ag Director,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has stated that the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman standing trial over the Mambilla Power Project on a 12-count charge, bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and…
Juliet Jacob and Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola went to the streets in Abuja and captured the mood of Muslim faithful celebrating the recent Eid-el-Fitr. Some shared how they coped with the current economic hardship in the country. As millions of Muslims across Nigeria marked the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the usual joy, color, and communal exuberance that…
