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FG has lauded Moniepoint’s contributions to the growth of the informal economy in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the government’s unvarnished commitment to deepening economic and financial inclusion in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that financial inclusion is a core component and the government is making a lot of efforts to ensure that the vulnerable in society have safety nets as exemplified by the ASO accord which was signed this year. He made these comments over the weekend at the Abuja Continental Hotel…
Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, has inaugurated peace and reconciliation committees to ensure peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in Janwawa and Bagadaza in Birnin Kudu and Gwaram Local Government Areas. During the inauguration ceremony, the SSG stated that the establishment of the committees demonstrated the Governor Umar Namadi administration’s commitment to promoting peace and stability among the state’s citizens. The SSG outlined the committees’ terms of reference, which include ensuring fairness and justice in the allocation of farmlands, demarcating stock routes, and creating grazing reserves. The committees were also tasked with educating farmers…
FG has announced the date to crash Food Prices in Nigeria. Newsonline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has declared that the ongoing food crisis will subside in the next one hundred and eighty days. This Nigeria news platform understands that the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, announced this via his social media platform on Wednesday, July 10. This announcement comes at a time when Nigerians are expressing frustration over the hardship and hunger in the country. Kyari, however, has outlined the strategies that will be put in place during this period…
FIRS Chairman has called for the strengthening of internally generated revenue (IGR) capacity in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji PhD, has emphasized the need to enhance the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) capacity in order to improve revenue administration processes, particularly at the subnational level. Dr Adedeji stressed the importance of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of revenue generation at the state and local government levels in order to boost economic growth and development in Nigeria. He emphasized that a strong IGR capacity is essential for sustainable…
Nigerian Youths have declared massive nationwide protests against President Tinubu’s Government over hardship. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian youths are gearing up for a major protest, vowing to shut down the country to voice their frustration at the current state of the nation. The protest, named “End Bad Governance in Nigeria 2024,” is anticipated to be similar or bigger than the 2020 EndSARS movement. The protest scheduled for August 1 to August 10, 2024 aims to bring attention to various complaints against the current administration. Participants from different regions, ethnic groups, and religious backgrounds across…
France skipper, Kylian Mbappe, has admitted that his outing at Euro 2024 was “a failure”. Mbappe made the remarks after France lost 2-1 to Spain in Tuesday’s semi-final. The new Real Madrid forward only scored once – from the penalty – during the competition. He has now conceded he was not good enough in Germany. “In football you’re good or not good. I wasn’t good. “My Euro was a failure. “I wanted to be European champion… I will now go on holiday, I will rest well, it will do me a lot of good, then I will get ready to…
President Tinubu ADC, Nurudeen Yusuf has become his village king. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, who serves as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Aide-de-camp (ADC), has been appointed as the new king of Ilemona Town in Kwara State. This Nigeria news platform understands that as the new king, Lt. Col. Yusuf will oversee the customs and administrative affairs of Ilemona Town. He is committed to continuing the legacy of his forebears while fostering prosperity and development within the town. Lt. Col. Yusuf is the son of the late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, the…
Edo Government has slammed President Tinubu for plunging Nigerians into suffering. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Edo State Government has voiced significant concerns regarding the current socio-economic state of the nation under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. In a recent address, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, outlined the challenges faced by Edo residents and Nigerians at large, despite state-led interventions. He stated that the Edo State Government has implemented several initiatives to alleviate the hardships faced by its citizens. Despite these measures, Nehikhare emphasized that Edo residents continue to suffer due…
Zenith Bank has won the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria and Best Corporate Governance Awards at the World Finance 2024 Awards. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, retaining the award for a fourth consecutive year. The bank was also named as Best Corporate Governance, Nigeria for the third year running in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024. The awards, which were published in the Summer 2024 Issue of the World Finance Magazine, are in recognition of the bank’s robust financial…
Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Atlanta United star, Caleb Wiley, this summer. The Premier League west London club have already made five signings this summer under their new manager Enzo Maresca. They have signed the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, Estevao Willian and Omari Kellyman. However, according to The Athletic, the Blues are now closing in on signing Wiley. The 19-year-old United States international is expected to join for a fee of £8.5million. But the left-back is likely to head straight out on loan to French club, Strasbourg next season.