Senator Ned Nwoko
6 Jan
With a fresh policy underway to ban the use of foreign currency for local transactions, there are concerns that the proposed legislation will inhibit foreign direct investments and trigger ‘black market’ transactions in the real estate market
1 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for denying discussions with Senator Ned Nwoko regarding the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP). Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, the group's national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the governor’s statement as a deliberate attempt…
21 Nov
To express his unwavering commitment to youth sports development, the acting Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Ned Nwoko, has pledged to partner with the organisers of the Senate President’s Cup to make the competition a talent-yielding event.
28 Aug
The push to create additional 18 states is gaining traction at the National Assembly. But besides the proponents’ political consideration and eligibility to go cap in hand for monthly federal largesse, there is scant concern for self-sufficiency of either the 36 or a wider 54 states
27 May 2024
The fresh move by the authorities to regulate existing yearly rental payment and replace it with a monthly scheme is generating concerns
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The Norwegian Refugee Council, one of the world's biggest aid agencies, on Monday announced that it was "forced" to suspend its humanitarian activities in almost 20 countries due to the US aid freeze under President Donald Trump. The NRC said in a statement that "for the first time in our history, (we) will have to…
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Sir: I read Professor Farooq A. Kperogi’s article titled “Emir Sanusi’s Quid Pro Quo for His Friends Turned Fiends” with keen interest.
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The Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $835,081.46, traced to the dollar wallet of SDQ Facilitators Limited in Leatherback, (also known as Rexel Nigeria Limited).
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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the management of the National Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for allegedly paying corps members N33,000 in January, amid public avowal to commence payment of N77,000 monthly allowance.
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APM Terminals closed 2024 with a strong financial performance, driven by significant top-line growth based on strong container volumes and increased revenue per move.
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One year after his demise, organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have paid tribute to the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, describing him as a motivator, excellent manager, and pillar of road race in Nigeria.
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The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has officially commenced a major inspection and maintenance operation on its 569-kilometre offshore pipeline that runs from Ajido in Lagos State, Nigeria, to Takoradi in Ghana.
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The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has received fresh legal advice asking the party to effect the endorsement of Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s substantive National Secretary.
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The consistent appreciation of the exchange value of the naira has sent a shockwave through the foreign exchange (FX) market, especially among the parallel segment traders who are wary of being trapped in a replay of last year’s March/April positive feedback loop.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar effectively ignited conversations about his political future and the potential realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 presidential election yesterday.