The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that Nigeria’s economy is making significant strides in recovery and growth. OsunDailyNG reports that Edun stated this on Monday, in Abuja, during the 2025 budget defense before the Senate Committee on Finance. According to a statement from the Ministry’s spokesman, Mohammed Manga, Edun was joined by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, as well as the Ministry’s Directors. He outlined the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s…
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President Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address on Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and heralding the beginning of “a thrilling new era of national success.” Speaking for 30 minutes in the Capitol Rotunda, Trump outlined his vision for a transformative presidency, pledging a “tide of change” to counter what he described as the “decline” caused by the policies of his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. “The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump declared. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.” To underscore his commitment to immediate…
A foremost professor of political science and former Minister of External Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has condemned Nigeria’s decision to become a partner country in the economic bloc, BRICS. According to him, it is belittling and a slap on the face of Nigerians to accept such a role. He argued that with the status and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria, the country should have been an original member of BRICS or granted full membership during its expansion rather than a partner country. Speaking on Monday as a guest on Channels Television about the recent admission of Nigeria as a partner…
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, has cautioned the UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, to stop denigrating Nigeria. Prof Akinyemi submitted that Badenoch is making a mistake by talking ill of Nigeria constantly on the international stage. He added that instead of making negative comments about Nigeria, Badenoch should rather concentrate on strengthening her party in Britain. OsunDailyNG reports Professor Akinyemi said this on Monday during an interview with Channels Television while airing his view about the constant negative remarks from Badenoch about Nigeria. The former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)…
Renowned evangelist Mike Bamiloye has berated young ladies who share semi-nude videos on the internet. He questioned the reason behind such actions, warning that they were auditioning for the attention of invisible demons. Speaking via a lengthy post on Instagram, Bamiloye criticised the girls for dressing inappropriately, dancing half-naked, and sharing their videos on social media platforms. The evangelist also expressed concern over the age of these girls, wondering if they were between 17 and 25 years old, and lamenting that the devil had already mortgaged their future. He wrote: “WERE YOU MADE FOR THIS? Young Girls and Growing Ladies,…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Zahrah Audu as the new Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). OsunDailyNG reports that the appointment was confirmed in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Monday. Akume noted that the move aims to invigorate Nigeria’s economic landscape by leveraging Audu’s expertise in business development and innovation. Zahrah Audu replaces Jumoke Oduwole, who now serves as the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment. Reflecting on the transition, Akume stated, “Zahrah is an entrepreneur and technology expert. She is expected to bring her experience in…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of Egypt have committed to collaborate and address the issues of food insecurity. OsunDailyNG reports that this was the highlight of a meeting between Nigeria’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday, at the Egypt-Nigeria Business Forum. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari said the meeting between the two ministries centred on forging stronger agricultural ties to address shared challenges, including rapid population growth, food security, and climate change. He stated that the collaboration aligned with Nigeria’s policy, which prioritized sustainable development, economic…
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Several Nigerian footballers abroad gave a very good account of themselves as they helped their respective clubs to gain ground in their domestic leagues. Some of the top Nigerian footballers who performed excellently for their respective clubs last weekend include Cyriel Dessers, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, and Chuba Akpom. Below are the top-performing Nigerian Footballers Abroad Cyriel Dessers (Rangers) Cyriel Dessers showcased his exceptional scoring ability during Rangers’ impressive 5-0 triumph over Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup, netting a hat-trick that propelled his team into the last 16. His performance was a testament to his striking instincts; he opened the…
There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday after the legal counsel for the Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, who is facing allegations of ₦12.3 billion fraud, appeared before the court to contest the charges against his client. OsunDailyNG understands that Bode Olanipekun (SAN) informed the court that his protest was based on the fact that the charges had not been formally served to Otudeko and the two co-defendants. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought a 13-count charge against Otudeko, the former Managing Director of First Bank Plc., Olabisi…