Group seeks clear policy direction on rice importation ban

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Oyo State chapter, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government…

Reps pass bills to stop Ajaokuta Steel concession

The House of Representatives on Wednesday has passed two bills seeking to stop the concession of…

Med-View Airline rakes in N10.87bn in 2017

An indigenous airline, Med-View Airline Plc, on Wednesday said it recorded an increase of N10.87 billion…

EFCC recovers N2.4bn, $115m from ex-Air Force chief Amosu 

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), prosecution witness Tosin Owobo, has said that N2.4 billion,…

British sailor lost at sea in Southern Ocean

An experienced British sailor who fell overboard from a racing yacht in the remote Southern Ocean…

Gunmen kidnap NIMASA Executive Director’s mother, demand N300m ransom  

Gunmen disguised as women have kidnapped the mother of the Executive Director, Labour and Cabotage, Nigeria…

2019: Atiku declares intention to run for president 

  A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday formally declared his intention to run for president at…

FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays to mark Easter

  The federal government has declared Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 2, as Public Holidays to…

FAAC meeting ends in deadlock over ‘shortage’ in NNPC revenue

By Omotilewa Quadri  The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting ended in deadlock in Abuja on Tuesday.…

Bangladesh seeks increased trade ties with Nigeria

The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, on Tuesday, indicated her resolve to partner with Nigeria to boost trade…

National Assembly extends 2017 budget spending till May

The National Assembly on Tuesday said it wants to extend the 2017 budget spending to May 31, pending the…

FG to grant Mubi free trade zone status

The Adamawa State Governor, Mohammed Bindow, says Mubi would soon be granted approval by the Federal…