National: Governance, Policy & Politics

Nigerian sub-nationals battle for survival as debt portfolio rises

Lagos, Rivers only viable states in 2023 Bamidele Famoofo There is a huge gap in financing infrastructure in Africa’s fourth-largest…

Nigerian subnationals, FCT, raise IGR to N2.43trn in 2023, up 26%- NBS

Bamidele Famoofo The 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory recorded ₦2.43trn in internally generated revenue in…

FG approves development fund to boost creative economy

Business a.m. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given approval for the creation of the Creative Economy Development Fund to…

Economic growth: Tinubu sacks Ministers over non-performance

Bamidele Famoofo In line with his growth mantra and zero tolerance for non-performance, President Bola Tinubu has shown five ministers…

NDE moves to create 93,731 jobs, calls for registration

Joy Agwunobi The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the process of creating 93,731 jobs nationwide before December 24,…

FAAC allocation rises 7.9% as FG,states,local councils share N1.298trn September revenue 

Onome Amuge The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total sum of N1.298 trillion as federation allocation for…