Dec 18, 2024 · The proposed N3.52 trillion for the education sector, represents 7.3 per cent of the total budget, a marginal increase from the 5.5 per cent allocated in 2024. The allocation, according to the President, reflected the administration’s commitment to enhancing human capital development, a critical component of its Renewed Hope Agenda.

Dec 18, 2024 · In the breakdown, Tinubu announced an allocation of N2.48 trillion to the health sector, representing 5.2 per cent of the total budget.

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Dayo Aiyetan is the founding Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR, Abuja.He was a senior associate editor and Abuja Bureau chief of TELL Magazine, Nigeria’s leading political weekly, until May 2010 when he resigned to set up the Centre. A graduate of Theatre Arts/English from the University of Ibadan, he started his journalism career as a Features ...

Mar 27, 2022 · Adamu’s election was endorsed by the party delegates as four frontline contestants who had earlier indicated interest to seek the office stepped down for him hours before the election kicked off.. They include a former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura; former Benue governor and current Minister of Special Duties, George Akume; a senator for Niger East, Sani Musa; former Deputy ...

Sep 8, 2024 · THE debut of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery into the Nigerian Petroleum market has been described as a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector.. The refinery’s entrance into the market has generated several reactions, especially with the unveiling of its colourless premium motor spirit (PMS) product popularly referred to as fuel in Nigeria.

Nov 8, 2024 · The ICIR reports that global stock markets, dollar, and oil price appreciations at the international market have all been touted as the major impact of Trump’s electoral victory.. According to Reuters, the victory in the U.S. presidential election “unleashed a massive rally in the dollar, drove stocks to record highs, and punished bond …

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Jan 5, 2024 · The heightened insecurity in Benue state has put immense pressure on education, resulting in the closure of numerous schools due to attacks. Consequently, this situation has led to a significant increase in the number of out-of-school children, especially in LGAs like Guma, where militant herdsmen and bandits have laid siege.

Jun 4, 2024 · The company, a significant supplier of vaccines, cited Nigeria’s economic challenges, particularly the foreign exchange crisis, as the reason for this decision. However, Sanofi aims to increase efficiency and sustainably reach patients and the medical community through this new model, which involves partnering with a single strong distributor with extensive geographic coverage.