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Okonjo-Iweala Speaks On Nigeria’s Debts
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, and the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday, differed on the nation’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product ratio.
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Experts who spoke to our correspondents also expressed worry over the nation’s rising debt profile.
The minister and the WTO boss spoke at the African Development Bank High Level Knowledge Event.
Ahmed also disclosed that Nigeria planned to borrow more money to fund its infrastructure capacity.
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FG To Regulate Drone Use In Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council led by President Muhammadu Buhari has made moves to design a regulatory framework regarding drones in the country.
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The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Musa Nuhu, called for a strong regulatory framework for the deployment of drones to ensure safety and security during his presentation, ‘Drone Essence, Growth, and Regulations in Nigeria’ at the Airport Business Summit on Cargo & Aero Logistics and Drone Technology Expo, in Lagos on Wednesday.
Mr Nuhu added the NCAA and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) would synergise with the government and stakeholders to mitigate risks to national security and public safety posed by people wrongly deploying drones.
The NCAA boss explained that the huge demand for drones and the pace of development of the market was incredibly fast, hence the need for regulation.
Buhari Distance Self From Proposed Press Council Bill Amendment
The Presidency has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is not behind plans to amend the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) act.
