ECA: FAAC faults Okonjo-Iweala, denies approving $2bn withdrawal

The Federation Account Allocation Committee on Tuesday faulted comments credited to a former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, that it approved the withdrawal of $2bn from the Excess Crude Account.

The committee, in a statement issued on its behalf by Forum of Finance Commissioners in Abuja, stated that the law setting it up did not give it the power to approve withdrawals from the ECA.

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Why APC should respect Buhari’s view on Saraki

NASS Leadership Crisis: Why APC should respect Buhari’s view on Saraki — Melaye goes hot!

The All Progressives Congress has been advised to respect the stand of President Muahammdu Buhari on the emergence Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Senate President.

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FINALLY! Presidency reveals when it will appoint ministers

The President of Nigeria, President Muhammodu Buahri has finally reacted to the worries of Nigerian over the delay in the appointment of his cabinet members.

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Buhari's APC Accused Of Blackmailing Deputy Sen-President Ekweremadu Ike To Win Seat

Buhari's APC Versus Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu To Win Seat

Nigeria's national police squad is investigating Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu over allegations he illegally amended the Senate rules to aide the election of certain officers. Ekweremadu's Peoples Democratic Party said the probe is an attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress to unseat an opposition party member from a lofty position in the National Assembly, according to local media reports.

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Buhari advised to fix up Nigerian oil sector, in order to help pay off $20 billion of government arrears

Buhari advised to fix up Nigerian oil sector, in order to help pay off $20 billion of government arrears

 Advisors to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari have recommended a root and branch overhaul of Africa's biggest oil industry and increased borrowing to help pay off $20 billion of government arrears, a reform proposal document shows.

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Meet Nigeria’s Incoming Super Eagles Coach – BBC Report

Meet Nigeria’s Incoming Super Eagles Coach – BBC Report

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are in advanced talk with ex-international, Sunday Oliseh, over the vacant managerial position of the country’s senior national team. According to the BBC Sport, the 40-year-old former midfielder, who captained the Super Eagles and was capped 63 times, is set to be confirmed head coach of the three-time African champions in the coming days.

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