Federal Govt’s N100bn Sovereign SUKUK Offer Oversubscribed – DMO
THE Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the oversubscription of its N100 billion Sovereign Al Ijarah Sukuk, a project-tied instrument that was offered by the federal government to fund national projects. The offer for N100 billion opened on…
Naira Depreciation Adds N9tn To Foreign Debt Burden
as local currency weakens by 53%, external debt rises by 288% •Nigeria needs strong, productive economy, say economists The value of naira to dollar fell from N196.92 in June 2015 to N414.72 in June 2022, worsening Nigeria’s foreign debt burden. Within…
Why I Snub Debates – Tinubu
THE presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said those inviting him for debates are only trying to use him to make money because he’s a marketable individual. The former governor of Lagos State said this…
Buhari Constructed Road To Atiku’s Hometown – Minister
THE Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has warned presidential aspirants from downplaying the accomplishments of the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), during their campaigns ahead of the 2023 polls. He…
Senator Ademola Adeleke Begins Salary Payment In Osun
THE Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has threatened to penalise any ministry, department or agency that fails to submit its salary schedule. According to a statement in Osogbo on Monday by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, the warning was…
Tinubu Takes Campaign To UK, Atiku Train Storms Lagos
•Atiku appeals to Lagos voters •Tinubu accuses opponents of playing dirty politics The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday took his campaign to London, United Kingdom, where he…
Delta 2022: Enekwechi Sets New National Hammer Record
REIGNING African shot put champion, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, was pleased to get his record-breaking throw in the books at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State. The 29-year-old threw a 67.65m to claim the hammer gold medal and set a…
Handball: Champions Kano Battle Niger For Final Spot
TEAM Kano’s men’s handball team will aim to make it to the final and successfully defend their title as they face Team Niger in the semi-final on Tuesday at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State. Kano narrowly qualified for the…
CRISTIANO Ronaldo will sign a contract for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on January 1, according to reports in Spain.
CRISTIANO Ronaldo will sign a contract for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on January 1, according to reports in Spain The Portuguese superstar looks to have finally found himself a new club following his dramatic exit from Manchester United just two days…
Brazil Fantastic Display Crushes South Korea To Reach World Cup Quarter-Final
NEYMAR returned from injury to help inspire Brazil to a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Monday as the favourites cruised through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The world’s most expensive player had sat out his team’s last two matches with a…