President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a N819.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill for 2023 to the National Assembly. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, read the content of the cover letter on the bill to members on Wednesday. Buhari said the additional demand for the amount for next year was due to the […]
Combat capability of Russian armed forces is “increasing day-by-day” and Russia will step-up this process, President Vladimir Putin has said. “Today, our goal is to implement the entire scope of necessary measures. ”This is aimed at achieving a qualitative renewal and improvement of the armed forces,” Putin said. He made the remarks at an expanded […]
By Our Correspondent The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has sought more collaboration with the Ondo State Government to enhance the agricultural sector. Mr Tony Otuonye, FMARD Coordinator in the state, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olayato Aribo, in Akure. Otuonye explained that he […]
The UN Under-Secretary-General and UN-Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, has decreed the comprehensive onslaught on women’s rights in Afghanistan. Bahous said in a statement e-mailed to The NewsZenith on Thursday, that the onslaught “is unmatched in the world today”. “The Taliban’s latest announcement of the closure of universities for women, effectively banning them from higher […]
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has a crucial role to play in fully harnessing the country’s economic potential, the Drector-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has said. Jamoh made the remarks while delivering a paper at a seminar organised by the NIIA. His paper is titled: “Opportunities and […]
The Bank of Russia, on Wednesday, said it welcomes any steps to solve the problems with the blocked assets of Russians. The Bank added that the Luxembourg license was issued to the Russian National Settlement Depository (NSD). NDS is part of the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) group, which requires study. “We welcome any steps to solve […]
By Our Correspondent President Muhammadu Buhari says the $547 million generated from the 5G spectrum auction would further fuel developments in Nigeria. Buhari announced this at the inauguration of the National Shared Services Centre, on Tuesday, in Abuja. He said that the centre also houses a Cybersecurity Operations Centre, Network Centre and Call Centre. The […]
China strongly opposes any official interaction between the European Union and Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, said on Tuesday. It, therefore, calls on the bloc to treat the Taiwan issue cautiously and respect the One China policy, “The European Parliament as the EU’s official body should respect the One China principle. “China strongly […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved 220 million euro ($233 million) loans for Tunisia to boost its food security and electricity supply. The Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning said this in a statement late on Sunday. Samir Saied, Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning and Lionel Rapaille, Director for Lending Operations at the […]
President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic has honoured Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State with one of the country’s highest national awards. The governor’s media aide, Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated in Birnin-Kebbi, on Monday, that the neighbouring country bestowed the ‘Award of Excellence’ on Bagudu in Niamey on Saturday. Sarki added that the award was in […]