Civil society and rights groups have lambasted the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), commissioners of finance of the 36 states of the federation and other government officials for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom at a time when the economy is experiencing a major downturn. The Office of the AGF reportedly held a workshop on Public …

Nigerians, especially the low and middle-income earners, have cried out over the present high cost of cement saying they will no longer be able to own their houses in the country. This is just as the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), declared that unless a sustainable solution was found to the problem of the high cost of cement …

As the economic downturn continues, all areas of Nigerian lives and plans are also striving to grapple with the situation, as areas like housing and rent are also being affected. Nigerians are used to building with cement, but now have to go for other alternatives, as the price of cement is now on the high side. Gone are the days …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, eased fear of job losses after the implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report. Idris disclosed this in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr. Rabiu Ibrahim on Wednesday. Twelve years after it received the report, the Federal Government, on Monday, approved the implementation of some of its …

Former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has warned that without unity among Nigerians, insecurity will not end. Ambode spoke at the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation’s 2024 Leadership Colloquium and Award with the theme, “Economic Asphyxiation – The Wisdom of Authentic Leaders”. According to a statement on Tuesday, the colloquium was held at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, on Monday. The statement quoted Ambode …

Nigeriens on Sunday welcomed the lifting of some of the sanctions that were imposed on the country by West Africa’s regional bloc following last year’s coup. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) suspended trade and imposed tough sanctions last July, after Niger Republic’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, was ousted in a military coup. But the bloc’s warning of military …

Nigerians mostly artisans have visited the commands of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to get 25kg of rice for N10,000. This came a few hours after the service announced that it would commence the distribution of the seized food items on Friday. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, had said that the distribution of seized food items would commence …

The British High Commission in Nigeria has welcomed 178 exceptional scholars and fellows who recently completed their studies through the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth United Kingdom scholarships, pursuing a wide range of master’s degrees, fellowships and PhD programmes. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer of the British High …

Nigerians are facing challenges due to the rising costs of essential items, including cooking gas, with no relief in sight. Residents of Ibadan shared their struggles and alternative cooking methods amidst the soaring prices during an interview with Breezynews correspondent In May 2021, a  12.5kg gas cylinder was priced at N3,750. By March 2022, it had risen to N8,500. The …

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the hard times confronting them will soon come to an end with the right policies of the Federal Government. Senator Tinubu spoke on Monday at the State House during a meeting with the governor’s wives. She assured that the year 2024 is loaded with “peace, progress, prosperity and greater achievements’’ …