NBS: Nigeria’s GDP dropped to 3.10% in 2022
Nigeria’s economy grew significantly in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022 as its gross domestic product increased by 3.52 percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a growth of 1.27 percentage point compared to the third quarter (Q3) of 2022 which stood at 2.25 percent. According to […]
Hunter ‘discovers thousands of PVCs’ in Anambra forest
A hunter has reportedly found thousands of permanent voter cards (PVCs) in a forest in Nnewi area of Anambra state. In a now viral video, Amaka Nwafor, a reporter with Authority FM, said a hunter found the PVCs on Tuesday in a forest in Akamili, Nnewi north LGA of Anambra. She said the […]
Obi to Nigerians: We’re at make-or-break moment — don’t renew subscription to suffering
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has described the forthcoming general election as a “make-or-break moment” for Nigeria. Obi, in a post on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, said Nigeria needs a leader who is capable of moving the country forward. “We are currently at a crossroads. […]
Respect choice of voters, Buhari tells presidential candidates
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the candidates contesting in the general election to “respect the choice and voice” of the electorate. He said this on Wednesday at the signing of the peace accord by the candidates and chairpersons of the 18 political parties participating in the presidential election. The peace accord signing […]
Afreximbank’s FEDA acquires 5% stake in Geregu Power
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) has acquired a 5 percent stake in Geregu Power Plc, an electricity-generating firm. FEDA is the impact development unit of the Africa Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank). Details of the acquisition were contained in a statement issued by Akinleye Olagbende, Geregu’s secretary, to the […]
INEC: Election will hold on Saturday — we are ready
Mahmood Yakubu, the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the presidential election date remains February 25. Speaking on Wednesday at the signing of the national peace accord by presidential candidates, Yakubu said the commission is ready for the presidential and national assembly elections. He highlighted some activities of the […]
‘To accept election outcome’ — presidential candidates sign peace accord
Candidates from 18 political parties participating in the presidential election scheduled for February 25 have signed a peace accord in Abuja. Present at the signing of the peace accord were members of the National Peace Committee, as well as President Muhammadu Buhari. Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC), Bola Tinubu […]
Naira redesign: We won’t be your scapegoat, supreme court tells FG, states
The supreme court says it would not allow the federal government and states to use the judiciary as a scapegoat in the legal dispute regarding the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A seven-member panel of the court headed by Inyang Okoro said this on Wednesday while consolidating various […]
Dele Alake: Obi has no pathway to victory | Race is between Tinubu and Atiku
Dele Alake, director of strategic communication of the APC presidential campaign council, says the Labour Party (LP) does not have a pathway to victory in the coming election. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alake said the race to the presidential villa is between Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the […]
Atiku will win in Rivers despite Wike’s antics, says Secondus
Uche Secondus, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate, will win Rivers state despite the lack of support from Nyesom Wike. Secondus spoke when he participated in an Arise TV programme on Wednesday. Wike and his G5 allies — including Seyi Makinde of […]