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Lagos- 29 October 2024, As part of its commitment to sustainable finance and taking active steps towards reducing its carbon footprint, FirstBank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to promote sustainable finance, combat climate change and advance sustainable socioeconomic development for the just transition.ย ย PCAF is a collaboration between financial institutions worldwide […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday cleared the air on reports making the rounds that it has distanced itself from an earlier advisory provided to the Nigerian government on petrol subsidy removal and reform of the foreign exchange market. The Washington-based institution said that it stands by its advice to Nigeria to remove petrol […]
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The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of ministerial nominees which were forwarded to the upper legislative chamber by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees were to be screened on Tuesday, but the exercise was postponed till Wednesday for adequate preparation. Meanwhile the Senate commenced the screening at exactly 1:10 pm on Wednesday. All the seven […]
The Federal Government through its Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) has signed agreements with Airport Taxi Operators and 800 cabs for a 30% discount for passengers on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport routes in Abuja. The taxis are to secure free of charge conversion of their vehicles to CNG fueling, which is over 70% […]
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT, has said that his primary objective was not to sell land in Abuja Wike, a PDP chieftain serving as minister under the APC government, said the core of governance transcended party lines and it was about meeting the people’s need The minister noted that President Bola Tinubu appointed […]
The coastal city of Ikuru town in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State will start enjoying potable water as from December, following a contract signed by the Ikuru Town Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) and two contractors for the delivery of that essential facility. Contract for the N500-million water project was signed at the […]
1 day ago The Naira on Tuesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,630.45 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ showed that this represents a 2.40 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Monday, when it exchanged at N1,670.65 to a dollar. READ ALSO:Tinubu […]
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, presented before the State House of Assembly a sum of N375.7 billion as the proposed budget estimates for the 2025 fiscal year. Mr Oyebanji, while presenting the 2025 budget, tagged: โBudget of Sustainable Impactโ at the assembly complex, explained that the appropriation bill, when passed, would help his […]
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Stateโs party leadership. This decision follows a request from the Ilesa East Local Government […]