December 23, 2024

Corruption Costs: Nigerians Bribe Officials N721 Billion

by on July 12, 2024 0

A recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that Nigerians paid N721 billion in cash bribes to public officials in 2023. The report, titled “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” highlighted that over 95% of these bribes were monetary. The study also noted a decline in Nigerians’ confidence in the government’s...

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Federal Authorities to Regulate Costs of Imported Foodstuff

by on July 11, 2024 0

The Federal Government announced that imported food items over the next 150 days will be subjected to recommended retail prices to curb the high cost of food in Nigeria. This decision follows the suspension of import duties and taxes on essential items like rice and wheat. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari revealed...

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Nigerian Senate Warns Tinubu: Act on Food Scarcity Before Patience Runs Out

by on July 9, 2024 1

The Senate has urgently called on the federal government to address the escalating hunger crisis caused by food insecurity, which has reached emergency levels. The Senate urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to implement measures to combat the current food insecurity, emphasizing that patience and tolerance among Nigerians are wearing thin due to increasing hunger...

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