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National Assembly Appoints Ganduje’s Daughter, Wamakko’s Son, Others as Directors of Newly Formed North-West Development Commission

February 6, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

The appointment of directors to the newly established North-West Development Commission (NWDC) has drawn significant attention, especially with the inclusion of political figures’ relatives in key leadership positions. Among those nominated are Asiya Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, daughter of the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar … Read more

Federal Government Announces New Tolling on Abuja-Keffi-Makurdi Expressway with Exemptions for Police and Military Vehicles

February 5, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

In a bold move to revitalize Nigeria’s infrastructure and generate vital revenue for road maintenance, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially introduced a tolling system on the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Expressway. This highly anticipated announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, during the inauguration of the tolling regime … Read more

FG Urged to Embrace Assets-Based Financing for Sustainable Economic Growth

February 4, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

As Nigeria sets its sights on growing its economy to a $1 trillion value by 2030, the Federal Government (FG) has been advised to transition to an assets-based financing model, replacing the traditional output-based approach that currently dominates economic strategies. Dr. Ayo Teriba, a distinguished economist and the Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, delivered … Read more