As part of efforts to revive the dwindling state of the economic in Nigeria, the Federal government has proposed to inject N350 billion into the economy within the next few months. Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, announced this to newsmen at the end of the National Economic Council Retreat in Abuja yesterday March 22nd. (more…)
Barring any last minute changes, the National Assembly passed the 2016 budget today March 23rd. The Senate and the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Appropriation presented their reports to members of both chambers yesterday March 22nd. The total of the 2016 budget is put at N6.07tn.
In Nigeria, children with disabilities are considered an anathema, like a bad and unwelcome secret. So when a visiting friend asked Rose Mordi this question, she was not surprised. In fact, by this time she had become accustomed to the inappropriate stares and questions that came when people noticed her daughter, Awele. (more…)
Johannesburg – South African film and TV stars were celebrated and honoured at the tenth annual Saftas ceremony held at Gallagher Estate. The biggest weekend of the awards season kicked off on Friday when the technical awards were handed. On Sunday night during a live broadcast on SABC2 small screen and big screen stars received their Golden Horns. The ceremony was hosted by Minnie Dlamini and Katlego Maboe who walked away with the Best Presenter award for a second year in a row. (more…)
A FlyDubai Boeing 737-800 crashed in a fireball while attempting to land at a Russian airport. The passenger jet was believed to be making its second attempt to land at Rostov-on-Don airport in poor visibility when it crashed and lit up. Officials say there were at least 55 passengers and crew members on board Flight FZ981 from Dubai and there were no survivors. (more…)
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