Politics

CBN, SMDF, NGPP Drive $3.5bn Gold Boost To Nigeria’s Reserve

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has bolstered its foreign reserves with the delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards, bringing its…

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Edo Commissioner Washington Osifo Resigns, Declares for Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon Reps Seat

Washington Osifo has resigned as Edo Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation and declared his intention to contest the Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon House of Representatives seat in 2027 under the APC.

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HBBA, CJID, Accountability Lab Back Human Rights Defenders Bill At N’Assembly Hearing

Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Accountability Lab have endorsed the proposed Human Rights Defenders Bill (HB 1867), describing it as timely…

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Tinubu Hails Obasanjo at 89, Praises His Lasting Influence in Nigeria and Africa

President Tinubu has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, praising his service record, sacrifices and continuing influence in national and continental affairs.

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Uzoka-Anite Says Tinubu Redeployment Reflects Confidence in Her Service

Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite says her redeployment by President Tinubu to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning reflects confidence in her service, as she takes up her third ministerial posting in about three years.

Towering influence in Nigeria, Africa – Tinubu celebrates Obasanjo at 89

President Bola Tinubu has called former President Olusegun Obasanjo a “towering influence” who will continue to make an impact on Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world. Tinubu made the comment while congratulating Obasanjo on his 89th birthday. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […] Towering influence in Nigeria, Africa – Tinubu celebrates Obasanjo at 89

Washington Osifo Resign From Edo Cabinet, Declares Interest For Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon Federal Constituency Seat

Dr.Washington Osifo has resigned his appointment as Edo State Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation to contest the Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon Federal Constituency Seat in 2027. Osifo who was also commissioner for…

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Airlines, Shippers Panic Shop for Fuel Hedges With Prices Surging

Airlines and other large fuel buyers have been loading up on oil derivatives contracts in recent days to keep their bills from spiraling as the US-Iran war pushes prices to multi-year highs.

Zaslav Is Real Winner in WBD Deal, Gabelli Says

Mario Gabelli, founder, chairman, and CEO of Gabelli Funds, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals" to discuss Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, MSG Sports and the M&A environment. He says Warner CEO David Zaslav is the big winner in the bidding war. (Source: Bloomberg)

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‘Grateful for the confidence’ – Minister Uzoka-Anite reacts to second redeployment

Nigerian Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite said she is honored to have been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as Minister of State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. She lauded President Tinubu’s confidence in her and reaffirmed her commitment to service. “I am honored and grateful […] ‘Grateful for the confidence’ – Minister Uzoka-Anite reacts to second redeployment