By George Ozalla The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external borrowing of about $6 billion, clearing the path for the Federal Government to access new financing facilities aimed at infrastructure development, budget support, and key economic interventions.The approval was granted on Tuesday during plenary sessions of both the Senate […]
Afreximbank Commits $2.5 Billion to Dangote Refinery in Landmark $4 Billion Syndicated Financing Deal
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed $2.5 billion to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as part of a $4 billion syndicated senior term loan, marking one of the most significant financing arrangements in Africa’s energy sector in recent years and reinforcing the continent’s push toward energy sovereignty and industrial self-reliance.The […]
Palm Sunday Attack Leaves Many Dead In Gari Ya Waye, Plateau
By George Ozalla Residents of Gari Ya Waye in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State are counting their losses after gunmen attacked the community on Sunday night, killing many and leaving several others injured.The incident happened hours after Palm Sunday services, when most families had returned home and the area had begun to […]
Makinde Not A Product Of Zoning As Northwest Youths Reject Rotation Push In Ibadan Federal Constituency Race
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Youths in Ibadan Northwest Local Government have firmly rejected calls by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party urging Governor Seyi Makinde to restrict the party’s next House of Representatives ticket for Ibadan Northwest/Ibadan Southwest Federal Constituency to Ibadan Northwest on the basis of rotation, warning that such a move could hurt […]
Mammoth Crowd Surges in Lafia as Barade Accepts Call to Join Nasarawa 2027 Governorship Race
Special Report By George Ozalla A wave of political excitement swept through parts of Lafia on Monday 30th March, 2026 as a large crowd of supporters, youth groups, and community stakeholders surged into the state capital in a show of solidarity following the acceptance of a governorship call by Musa Ahmed Mohammed, popularly known as […]
Afreximbank’s $2 Billion Credit Deal Signals Deepening Confidence in Africa’s Financial Backbone
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank’s successful closure of a $2 billion syndicated credit facility marks more than another routine fundraising exercise. It reflects a growing validation of the institution’s role as one of the continent’s most trusted financial intermediaries at a time when global liquidity remains uneven and investor caution persists.Structured over a […]
FG Inaugurates USPF Board
By George Ozalla L- R: Engr Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)/ Board Member Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF); Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman, NCC/Vice Chairman, USPF Board; Dr. Bosun Tijani, Hon Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy/ Chairman, USPF Board; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO, NCC; Barr. Rimini […]
Adeyemi Hails Tinubu’s Reform Agenda
By George Ozalla Adejoke Adeyemi has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising what she described as ongoing efforts by the administration to reposition the country through wide-ranging economic and governance reforms.She said the current policy direction reflects a difficult but necessary phase in Nigeria’s development journey, noting that the reforms are aimed at […]
NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Service Disruptions
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, signalling a firmer regulatory stance on service quality and consumer protection.The directive was contained in a press statement signed by the Commission’s management, which raised concern over recurring complaints from subscribers ranging from dropped calls to unstable […]
APC Convention Signals Early Moves Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered in Abuja on March 27, 2026, for its 8th National Convention, drawing a large crowd of delegates and party leaders to Eagle Square in what appeared to be an early show of strength ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections.More than 8,000 delegates attended, including persons […]
