The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of the Benin River Port will guarantee the diversification of the nation’s economy from
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Edo approves N40k minimum wage — N10k above national standard
Godwin Obaseki, Edo governor, has approved N40,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state. Obaseki made the announcement on Sunday while delivering
FG denies training 177 youths in Kano with N5.9 billion under N-Power Programme
The Federal Government on Friday denied media reports that it spent the sum of N5.9 billion to train 177 youths in Kano State, describing it
OPEC Fund to finance Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
The OPEC Fund for International Development will finance 14.3 million U.S. dollars for the second phase of the studies in the submarine Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
Naira closes at 418.33/dollar at investors and exporters window
The Naira exchanged at 418.33 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Wednesday, representing a 0.32 per cent depreciation, compared to 417
FG reiterates commitment to ensure efficient power supply
The Federal Government says it is committed to ensuring an efficient power supply industry that will guarantee adequate, reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians. Mr.
World Bank Asks Federal Govt To Reconsider N4trn Fuel Subsidy
Days after the National Assembly (NASS) accented to the payment of N4trillion for fuel subsidies, the president of the World Bank Group, David Malpass, has
Senate approves revised 2022 fiscal framework …Approves N4tn for Petrol Subsidy
ABUJA – The Senate, on Thursday, at plenary approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for adjustments to the 2022 fiscal framework. The approval followed the consideration
Edo IRS reviews quarterly performance, as IGR climbs to N3bn monthly
Benin City – The Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service’s (EIRS) Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Taskforce, Hon. John Inegbedion, has said the service
30 tertiary institutions jostle for CBN’s TIES loan
Thirty shortlisted higher institutions drawn from the six geo-political zones have begun the second stage of evolution and pitching contest for a slice of the Central Bank