Nigeria, Brazil Sign MOU To Advance Private Sector Devt. In Fertiliser Production, Hybrid Seed Tech., Agricultural Finance

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, FMAFS, and Fundação Getulio Vargas, FGV, of Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, to advance private sector development in fertilizer production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance. The MoU was signed on behalf of the government by the Permanent Secretary […]

SUSPENSION OF MARKET UNIONS: Benin City Residents Applaud Bold Step Of Govt., Call For Permanent Ban

Some residents in Benin City have applauded Governor Monday Okpebholo’s suspension of unions and associations in the state. Jonah Omorowa reports that the residents wished that the unions and associations are completely eliminated. The report. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Economic Reforms: Pres. Tinubu Hosts IMF MD, Promises To Prioritise Social Investment Programmes

Economic Reforms: Pres. Tinubu Hosts IMF MD, Promises To Prioritise Social Investment Programmes President Bola Tinubu Has Assured That His Administration Will Continue Prioritising The Welfare Of The Poor And Most Vulnerable Even As The Economic Reforms Bear Fruit. President Tinubu Gave The Assurance When The Managing Director Of The International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina […]

$2.2bn External Borrowing: Senate Approves Pres. Tinubu’s Request

$2.2bn External Borrowing: Senate Approves Pres. Tinubu’s Request The Nigerian Senate Has Granted President Bola Tinubu’s Request To Borrow N1.77 Trillion To Fund Part Of The 2024 Budget. The Senate Gave The Approval On Thursday During Plenary, After The Presentation Of A Report By Its Committee On Local And Foreign Debt, Headed By Senator Aliyu […]

Gov. Okpebholo Suspends Market Unions, Associations, Orders Police, Security Agencies To Arrest Defaulting Leaders

The Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in the State with immediate effect. The Governor has also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay. The decision of the Governor was […]

$2.2bn External Borrowing: Pres. Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval

$2.2bn External Borrowing: Pres. Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval President Bola Tinubu Has Written To The Nigerian Senate, Seeking Approval Of A Fresh 2.2 Billion Dollars As A New External Borrowing Plan In The 2024 Appropriation Act. The President’s Request Was Read By President Of The Senate, Godswill Akpabio, During Plenary On Tuesday. National Assembly […]

Tax Reform Bill: Northern Lawmakers Say National Interest Topmost

Tax Reform Bill: Northern Lawmakers Say National Interest Topmost Leader Of The Northern Regional Caucus In The House Of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa Has Said Lawmakers From The North Will Allow National Interest To Take Precedence In The Consideration Of The Four Tax Reform Bills. Doguwa, Who Spoke To Journalists At The Tax […]

Economy, Defence, Health, Others Top Agenda As Tinubu Receives PM Modi In Abuja

Economy, Defence, Health, Others Top Agenda As Tinubu Receives PM Modi In Abuja Nigeria And India Have Reaffirmed Their Commitment To A Robust Strategic Partnership, Pledging To Strengthen Ties In Key Areas Including Economic Development, Defence, Healthcare And Food Security. As ITV Statehouse Correspondent Ikharo Attah Reports This Is Contained In A Joint Statement Issued […]

Traders Protest Against Disturbance From Youths, Appeal To State Govt. To Retain Status Quo

Traders in Ugbor Community Market in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, have made passionate appeals to the government of Edo State and relevant authorities to come to their aid over the disruption of the leadership structure of the market allegedly by some youths in the community. Donald Ehimiyein, reports that the traders made […]

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises To 33.88% In October

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 33.88% in October 2024, up from 32.7% in September 2024, reflecting a 1.18 percentage point month-on-month increase. This was contained in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Friday. The Bureau attributed the rise in inflation to increased transportation costs and higher food […]