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Chukwuemeka Ayomide

Chukwuemeka Ayomide Joseph focuses on economic and financial reports. Prior to joining Peoples Gazette, he was a reporter with AllNews Nigeria. He is on Twitter @emekaayomi
September 21, 2021

Buhari different from Obasanjo, Jonathan who borrowed to loot: Presidency

“We are borrowing for development, and that is the difference between this administration and perhaps others before it, who borrowed to steal,” Mr Adesina said.

Obasanjo, Buhari and Jonathan
September 20, 2021

Umahi signed up to Southern governors decision on VAT: Akeredolu

Mr Akeredolu said Mr Umahi could say whatever he likes, that in Asaba, all the Southern governors agreed on the issue.

September 19, 2021

COVID-19: Only 13 African countries have vaccinated 10% of their population, WHO reveals

The World Health Organisation blame the laggard mass inoculation on dearth of COVID-19 vaccines in the continent.

Matshidiso Moeti
September 19, 2021

PIA: Buhari approves incorporation of NNPC, appoints Mele Kyari as CEO

Mr Buhari appointed Mr Kyari as CEO of the NNPC which is now incorporated in line with the Petroleum Industry Act.

NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Mele Kyari and President Muhammadu Buhari
September 19, 2021

UN kicks against gender pay gap, demands equal pay for women

The call for equal pay comes as male sportsmen continue to receive higher remuneration than their female counterparts.

António Guterres
September 16, 2021

Fani-Kayode meets Buhari at State House, dumps PDP for APC

Femi Fani-Kayode has finally joined the ruling APC, after months of speculation and denial.

Buhari and Fani-Kayode
September 16, 2021

Southern governors back Wike, Sanwo-Olu, insist states will collect VAT

Governors of states in Southern Nigeria on Thursday acknowledged the power of the states to collect value-added tax.

September 15, 2021

Nigerian pleads guilty to money laundering in U.S.

The Nigerian, 28-year-old Kenneth Ogudu, who lives in Columbus, Ohio, was involved in an online fraud and money laundering scheme.

U.S. Department of Justice
September 14, 2021

U.S. court jails Ghanaian 40 months for internet fraud

The convict scammed one of his victims, a recently widowed 68 years old, into sending him over $300,000, computer, wristwatch and clothes.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
September 13, 2021

COVID-19: U.S. trains Nigerian health workers on public health emergencies

The programme aims to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against further outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic.