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The Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed that Nigeria’s total public debt hit N46.25 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022. The country’s public debt consists of domestic and external debt stocks of the federal government of Nigeria (FGN) and the subnational governments — the 36...

In a bid to electrify its enchanting good-music-loving consumers and consolidate on its contribution to the discovery of talented music stars, Bigi, the Naija favourite soft drink, has for the third time, sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 8 starting Sunday, April 23, 2023 on DStv and GOtv. The Bigi headlined Nigerian...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday (today) approved N24.2 billion for the provision of internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of six new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, after the recently conducted selection process. Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made this known in a statement in Abuja through Mohammed Ahmed, Director of...

As part of its eco-friendly initiative, Rite Foods Limited, the market leader in the food and beverage sector of the Nigerian economy, has powered the innovation scheme for start-up recyclers on how to use modern technology and creativeness in mopping plastics from the environment for recycling purposes, and by further...

  The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has launched the Implementation of the Federal Public Service Entrepreneurship Programme (FPSEP) for the benefit of interested serving and exiting Officers in the Public Service. The Programme was launched by the Head...

  Agents are gradually taking over the underwriting space through retail practice which has placed them top in life business premium drive. This is despite the challenges confronting them. According to data obtained from the latest edition of the Nigeria Insurance Digest 2020, published by the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA),...

Bigi, Naija’s favorite fun and refreshing range of soft drinks for every moment, has rewarded a lucky consumer, Mrs. Dove Akinadewo, with a brand-new car and other exciting prizes for emerging the grand prize winner of its 3rd Bigi Watch and Win Promo in Lagos. Other consumers who were selected...

  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would continue to consult stakeholders on issues affecting telecommunication services deployments and developments, in line with its culture of inclusiveness, collaboration and partnership as predicated in its strategic focus. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission (EVC), Professor Garba Danbatta, represented...

  Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Mr Hadi Sirika, has hinted that the controversial national carrier, Nigeria Air, will commence operation before the swearing-in of a new administration on 29 May. The minister disclosed this at the ongoing National Aviation Stakeholders Forum 2023 in Abuja on Thursday. “Operation of local and international...