‘Seed funding, tax incentives’ — highlights of Nigeria’s Startup Act
On Wednesday, October 19, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) into law. The NSB project is a joint initiative by Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem and the presidency to harness the potential of the country’s digital economy through co-created regulations. Now known as the Startup Act, it seeks to provide […]
Creation of anti-terrorist battalions, student loans… highlights of Tinubu’s manifesto
On Thursday, the manifesto for Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was unveiled. The 80-page policy document, titled ‘Renewed Hope 2023 – Action Plan for a Better Nigeria’, was unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Below are highlights of the manifesto: DECENTRALISATION OF POWER In […]
Apostle Suleman: Convoy attack was assassination attempt — but they can’t kill me
Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, has spoken on the recent attack on a convoy in which he was travelling. On Friday, gunmen had opened fire on his convoy in Auchi area of Edo state. Several persons — including three police officers — were confirmed dead after […]
Newspaper Headlines: FG’s debt to hit N51.24trn over fresh borrowings
Reports about the inauguration of Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign council and the unveiling of his manifesto dominated the front pages of Nigerian dallies. Source: Top Stories
Report: Boris Johnson considering entering race to return as UK prime minister
Boris Johnson, former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), is considering contesting to return to his former seat, Reuters is reporting. Liz Truss, whose economic policies had been heavily criticised, stepped down from her position as prime minister on Thursday after spending 45 days in office. She had replaced Johnson who […]
Student loans: Tinubu doesn’t need to apologise for APC’s unfulfilled promises, says Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, says Bola Tinubu doesn’t need to apologise for campaign promises made by the party which have not been fulfilled. He said this on Friday in an interview on Channels Television. A clip was played during the interview, wherein Tinubu […]
Benue attack: 18 more bodies recovered as death toll rises to 36
At least 18 more persons have been confirmed dead after an attack by gunmen on Gbeji community in Ukum LGA of Benue state. Terver Akase, senior special adviser to the Benue governor on media and publicity, announced the figure in a statement issued on Friday. TheCable had reported that gunmen were said […]
Three police officers killed as gunmen attack Apostle Suleman’s convoy in Edo
Gunmen, on Friday, attacked a convoy conveying Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International. Six persons were said to have been killed, while the vehicle conveying the cleric was riddled with gunshots. The incident was said to have occurred in Auchi area of Edo state on Friday evening. […]
‘Eliminate multiple FX regime, phase out fuel subsidy’ — inside Tinubu’s economic plan
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), says his administration will optimise foreign exchange (FX) to strengthen the naira. Tinubu said this in his manifesto tagged ‘Renewed Hope 2023’. He said the exchange rate is the most evocative monetary issue of the day as it “stirs emotions and feelings […]
America should be in jail if borrowing is a crime, says Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the concerns about Nigeria’s rising debt portfolio. Tinubu said the “whole of America should be in jail” if taking loans to build infrastructure and attract development is regarded as a crime. He made the comment on Friday while delivering his […]