Signed Agreements with Nigeria and UAE on Recovery of stolen funds

ABUJA — Determined  to recover Nigeria’s stolen funds stashed in foreign banks, the Federal Government, yesterday, signed different bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates, UAE.

 

The agreements were essentially on trade, finance and judicial matters.

While the agreement on trade was to promote investments and business dealings amongst the two countries, the judicial bilateral agreement will enable the country to extradite, or transfer persons serving jail terms.

President Buhari says Football loves me

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja spoke of a his “football love relationship”.

 

The President was speaking after receiving the Glo/CAF Platinum Award for Good Leadership which was conferred on him last week in Abuja in recognition of his support for football, which resulted in Nigeria winning two major international tournaments last year.

President Buhari presents 2016 budget today

President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2016 budget, appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives today, there were strong indications, yesterday, that the lawmakers are ready to ensure speedy passage of the bill.