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"You don’t always have to take their advice. The IMF said to us that we shouldn’t do domestic issues of dollar bonds but we did it and we were 100 per cent oversubscribed.

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…lobbying plays a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s policies and regulations, with organisations employing both direct and indirect methods to advocate for favorable outcomes.

Describing Mr Dikko as a team player with integrity, energy and resilience, Mr Pinnick expressed confidence that the new NSC boss will justify the confidence reposed in him by President Tinubu.

“To operate under the downstream sector, you must have current licenses. Without current licenses, you cannot go to any depot and load any product.

The IMF said the Naira’s stability comes against the backdrop of the clearing of the foreign exchange backlog by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and interest rate hikes.

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The communique said the approval would strengthen the region’s voice, improve its representation, and simultaneously, reduce the workload of the region’s officials.

"I think one of the critical things in carrying out these economy reforms that are so fundamental and clearly they are necessary, otherwise they would not be implemented, is that communicating what is being done, what was to be expected.

The hearing, coming two days before the 25 October earlier scheduled as the return date by the trial judge in the open court last Friday, appeared to have been intentionally held to avoid public attention as much as possible.

The subcommittees, comprising lawmakers and consultants, are to oversee the various thematic areas into which the constitution has been divided.

The party said it postponed the meeting originally scheduled for Thursday to give it more time to focus on 16 November Governorship Election in Ondo State.

“The case is under investigation, and the suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded,” the police said.

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The meeting also had in attendance the Director of G-24 Secretariat, Iyabo Masha, and numerous other top officials and members of the G-24 bloc.

Mr Edun spoke in response to concerns that the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursement results in significant pressures in the FX market.

The EFCC chair said the boy’s case underscores the need for societal change towards tackling the underlying motivations behind cybercriminal activities.

Any result short of victory would likely seal their exit from the tournament at the group stage.

In contrast, growth in the Middle East and Central Asia is projected to pick up from an estimated 2.1 per cent in 2023 to 3.9 per cent in 2025 The post Nigeria’s weaker-than-expected activity slows Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth – IMF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In June 2024, President Bola Tinubu assented to the electricity bill, which authorises states, companies, and individuals to generate, transmit and distribute electricity.

The FCCPC said it observed that the impending transition has raised anxieties among consumers, particularly over the financial implications of replacing the outdated meters.

Farouk Lawan was jailed for receiving a bribe from a Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.

The minister and the top security chiefs are to appear before the House Committees on FCT, Police Affairs, and National Security and Intelligence.

Kwara health commissioner says breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of death among women globally, but early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival.

The fund said it significantly scaled-up support to its low-income members in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent major shocks.

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The party will also transmit its report to the party’s NEC on Thursday.

This is a review of major events in Nigeria’s south-south region last week.

The IMF urged countries across the African region to “transform informality to formality”.

The NUPRC approved four other other divestment applications but rejected Shell's. The post Nigerian govt rejects Shell’s plan to sell Nigeria onshore oil business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Dangote group said it filed the suit in September but has been in discussions with the parties.