In 2021 FIRS Generated Record N6.4trn
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has generated a record N6.4 trillion as revenue in 2021, the highest in its history. 2021 revenue collection exceeded that of 2019 when the agency got a record N5.3 trillion under the administration of Babatunde Fowler. Spokesman to FIRS Chairman, Oluwatobi Wojuola, who disclosed this via a statement issued […]
PDP to Buhari Administration: Provide details of additional request of N3trn subsidy templates
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has demanded full disclosure of specifics of the subsidy templates including details of the cost of importation of petroleum products into the country to warrant the additional N3 trillion being requested for subsidy. The National Publicity Secretary of the party Debo Ologunagba disclosed this in a statement on Friday. […]
Zainab Ahmed: N3 trillion is required to continue paying for fuel subsidy
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed has disclosed that the sum of N3 trillion is required to continue paying for fuel subsidy which was recently extended for 18 months. Zainab disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. The FEC also approved a request for amendment of the 2022 appropriation batch to be […]
NNPC warns Nigerians against panic buying of petrol, says it has enough in stock
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Group (NNPC) has told Nigerians to disregard rumours of petrol shortages and not engage in panic buying, stating that it has enough in stock. This also comes as the Federal Government has agreed to an extension of the fuel subsidy which the costs would be covered by the NNPC. In […]
Reps seek creation of 111 more seats for women at NASS, votes against state Police
The Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on Constitution Review has recommended the creation of 111 additional legislative seats in the National Assembly to be occupied solely by women beginning from the next general elections. It also recommended the creation of two additional seats per senatorial zone reserved for women in state Houses of […]
Ondo lawmaker: Akeredolu starving us of funds
A lawmaker representing the Idanre Constituency at the Ondo State House of Assembly, Festus Akingbaso has disclosed that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been depriving the state legislature of finances. Akingbaso, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stated this in an interview with newsmen in Akure, the state capital. While giving a response […]
Breaking: Okorocha officially declares Presidential Ambition
Senator Rochas Okorocha has officially declared his interest in running for Presidency in 2023. Okorocha announced his intention on Wednesday in a letter to the Senate President which was read by Ahmad Lawan at plenary. The lawmaker said he will address a world press conference on Monday 31st January 2022 to officially declare his ambition […]
ISWAP commander Mallam Ari, foreign fighters eliminated by Super Tucano in Borno
An Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) leader and foot soldiers, including foreign fighters, have been eliminated by a Super Tucano airstrike The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operation under Operation Hadin Kai took out the terrorists at Kirta Wulgo in Borno State. Mallam Ari, Commander in charge of the area, and mercenaries fabricating Improvised Explosive […]
UK-bound Nigerian passengers, others, stranded, sleep on the floor at Istanbul airport
Some UK-bound Nigerian and other passengers of Turkish Airlines have been stranded at the Istanbul airport, protesting over what they described as poor service delivery after they have been delayed for over 24 hours due to heavy snowfall at the Istanbul Airport, Turkey. The passengers, who spoke with Nairametrics over the telephone had protested in […]
Gov Udom denies asking cabinet members to show interest in 2023 election
The Akwa Ibom State Government has debunked a publication saying that Governor Udom Emmanuel called on members of his executive council who had political ambitions in 2023 to indicate their interest. The government also denied the claim that the focus of the retreat held by the State Executive Council was on the political ambition of […]
