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Aug

30

2022

Nigeria to exceed debt limit in 2023 as FG seeks N11 Billion in new loans

Economy, Politics2023, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Zainab Ahmed

The Nigeria Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has said that the federal government will borrow more than N11 trillion and sell domestic assets to finance the budget deficit in 2023. She also said that the government’s budget deficit is expected to exceed N12.42 trillion if it maintains the oil subsidy throughout the 2023 fiscal cycle. Ms. Ahmed revealed this on Monday while appearing before the House Finance Committee to defend the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). Explaining two budget deficit scenarios to the committee, the minister said the first option involves withholding…

Aug

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Tinubu commends Buhari for promising to support only APC

News2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to support only candidates of the party in 2023. Tinubu stated this while speaking in Abuja as he received APC national working committee (NWC) members at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office on Saturday. He described Buhari as a bold leader for taking the stand. “I like the statement of Mr. President a few days ago. Firm, concise, straight to the point and bold as a leader of our party. “We should commend the President for that statement. “For his commitment and loyalty to the party.…

Aug

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Former Kano Gov, Shekarau to join Atiku from NNPP to PDP

News2023, Atiku Abubakar, Next Level, Nigeria, NNPP, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics, Shekarau

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is expected to receive the Senator representing Kano Central, Ibrahim Shekarau, back to the PDP today [today]. Recall that Shekarau who joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) earlier this year, had a few days ago, dumped the party over an alleged rift with the party’s presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The former Kano Governor who was elected as a Senator on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, left the ruling party earlier, after a face-off with the seating governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. The PDP chairman in Kano State Shehu Wada…

Aug

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Charly Boy warns youths on plans to scuttle their dreams of a new Nigeria

Entertainment, Metro, Politics2023, Charly Boy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa known as Charly Boy has called the attention of Nigerian youths to alleged plans to scuttle their movement for a new Nigeria. In a tweet on Sunday, the music legend said the enemies of the youths are planning terrible things ahead of the 2023 general elections. A cross-section of Nigerian youths had kicked off a movement for the actualization of a new Nigeria ahead of the forthcoming presidential election. In a post on his Twitter handle, Charly Boy who recently told the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo that he is the president of frustrated Nigerian youths,…

Aug

11

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Youth Makes strong case of credibility for Hon Ebin Kalu Orji

Abia State, Ohafia, Politics2023, Abia State, Ebin Kalu, Next Level, Ohafia, Politics

I love your vibe, no one will remove you from the group, you only call for clarification gone are the days you will hear that it is seven then you will just pocket it without confirmation. It's no more business as usual, it's Youths o'clock our collective interest not individual interest as usual. We are to scrutinize all the Aspirants, we're leaving no stone unturned, is no longer party affairs rather individual, if we find you worthy of the position you are aspiring for we give you our full support. As for me I have scrutinized all the Aspirants of…