How FG’ll raise N9.1tn to fund 2018 budget – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, has explained how the N9.1tn revenue to finance the 2018 budget will be raised by the Federal Government. Speaking during the public presentation of the 2018 budget on Thursday in Abuja, Udoma expressed optimism that the government would be able to …

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Ambode promises to tackle drug abuse

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday reiterated his administration’s commitment to fight drug abuse in the state. The governor stated this at the inauguration of the Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse (LASKADA) in Agidingbi, Ikeja, adding that the menace of drug abuse was on the high side. …

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We are in support of restructuring, Osinbajo says

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the present administration is not opposed to restructuring as being canvassed in many quarters.  He said the administration was in support of any form of restructuring that would benefit Nigerians. Osinbajo stated this while addressing traditional rulers from Ekiti State at the palace of …

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Dangote pays 90% of net profits as dividend

…Delights shareholders with N10.50 per share payout Shareholders of Dangote Cement on Wednesday at the company’s 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Lagos were full of praise for the Board, Management and staff of the company after approving the dividend payout of N10.50 per 50k share, representing 90 per …

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