NEWS

Why Buhari Became President – Aisha Buhari

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2017

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has on Tuesday disclosed that her husband became President because he never gave up. She made the disclosure during the launch a book launch titled ‘Buhari Vs Yar’ Adua: Facing the Future’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Represented by wife of the

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Reps Adjourn Plenary Over Member’s Death

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2017

The House of Representatives on Tuesday shelved plenary following the death of one of its members, Hon Sani Mashi, of Mashi/Dutse Constituency of Katsina state. The House was scheduled to resume plenary after a three-week working recess devoted to the defence of 2017 Budget by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). As the lawmakers arrived for […]

BUSINESS

Nigeria to borrow $2.3 billion from World Bank and China – Finance minister

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2017

Nigeria wants to borrow at least $1 billion from the World Bank and to sign within months for a $1.3 billion loan from China to fund railway projects, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Tuesday. Africa’s biggest economy needs to plug a gap in its record 7.3 trillion naira ($23.17 billion) 2017 budget, which boosts […]

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LASG To Begin Construction Of 4th Mainland Bridge This Year – Commissioner

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2017

The Lagos State Government has said that the construction of the 38km Fourth Mainland Bridge would still begin this year. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said on Tuesday in Lagos that the state government was committed to the proposed project. The commissioner, however, did not mention any specific time of […]

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PDP Crisis: I Did Not Endorse Sheriff – Goodluck Jonathan

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2017

Former President Goodluck Jonathan denied endorsing Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Sheriff had visited the former President at his Abuja residence, following his affirmation as the authentic Chairman of the PDP by a Port Harcourt Appeal Court. Against this backdrop reports had it that the […]

BUSINESS

Nigeria Does Not Need IMF Loan-Kemi Adeosun

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2017

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that Nigeria does not need loan from world financial body, International Monetary Fund, IMF. Featuring on CNBC Africa, the Minister said the programmes that come with IMF loan are currently being executed by the Nigerian government, and as such, the loan is not needed. Noting that the […]