Search Result for: world bank
FG Moves to Hike Electricity Tariff Despite Economic Hardship
Despite growing economic challenges facing Nigerians, the Federal Government has disclosed ongoing plans to increase electricity tariffs further. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser...
US to Repatriate $52.88M Linked to Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Alison-Madueke
The United States and Nigeria have formally agreed to return $52.88 million linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. The...
Over 60 Stampede Deaths Recorded During Palliative Distributions in Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Administration
Stampedes during palliative distributions in Nigeria have left many dead and injured. Since President Bola Tinubu took office on 29 May 2023, at...
Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuits Challenging Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed two cases challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill seeks to...
10 Nigerians States Spent ₦14.7bn in Nine Months on Allowances, Refreshments Amid Crumbling Infrastructure
Ten Nigerian states, struggling with poor infrastructure, spent ₦14.7 billion (about $9,187,500) on refreshments, honourariums, and sitting allowances over nine months. A report...
More Debts for Nigeria as Senate Approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan request to partially fund the country’s ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit...
Despite Unaccounted $32 million, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Needs N5 billion More to Meet Yearly Toilet Building Target
The Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has cited funding challenges as one of the significant setbacks in Nigeria’s efforts to achieve...
Senegal’s Ruling Party Pastef Secures Legislative Majority Despite Opposition from Former President
The ruling party of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Pastef of Senegal, emerged victorious in Sunday’s snap legislative elections, winning the majority of the...
NJC Retires Imo Chief Judge and Yobe Kadi for Age Falsification, Suspends Two Judges for Misconduct
On Friday, the National Judicial Council (NJC) announced that it has sanctioned four judges for misconduct, including age falsification. The decisions were made...
Digital Skills Training Controversy: Nigeria’s Education Ministry Moves to Seize Control From Contracted Consortium
The Federal Ministry of Education is facing controversy for breaking its agreement with tech groups chosen to provide digital training skills to Nigerian...
Girl Student – Balancing Motherhood and Education, The story of Halimat, a student Nursing Mother Changing The Narrative
When asked, “How did you become a nursing mother while pursuing your studies?” Halimat responds cheerfully. Honestly, I don’t even know, it just...
Burkina Faso Acquires 13 Tonnes of Gold In 8 Months
Burkina Faso‘s National Society of Precious Substances (SONASP) bought 13.049 tonnes of gold between January and August 2024. Director General of SONASP, Captain...