The International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday, handed a mixed scorecard about Africa’s near-term economic outlook, saying there is limited or nonexistent fiscal space to maneuver the “new shock” triggered by the Ukraine war. The position was contained in the April Regional Economic Outlook with the tagline ‘a new shock and …
Read More »Buratai identifies major causes of insecurity in Nigeria
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has identified a weak justice system, ignorance and poor leadership, among others, as factors responsible for insecurity and other social challenges in Nigeria. Buratai, who is Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, said this at the groundbreaking and fundraiser …
Read More »Masari shuts phone charging centres in Katsina over insecurity
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday directed the shut down of mobile phone commercial charging centres in at least 18 Local Government Areas of the state for security reasons. The affected councils are Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Sabuwa, Dandume, Faskari, Funtua, Bakori, Dandume, Musawa, Matazu, Kurfi, Danja, Kafur, …
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