COVID-19: Nigeria issues new Guidelines as Infection Cases soar
The Nigerian government has issued new guidelines for the Covid-19 pandemic as cases of infection from the virus soared in the country. Report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
Nigeria Immigration warns of terror attacks on Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned of planned terror attacks on the Federal Capital Territory during the Christmas holiday period. NIS released the information in a letter dated December 23,…
Seplat Energy sacks Austin Avuru as non-Executive Director
The Board of Seplat Energy has terminated the contract of appointment of Mr. Austin Avuru, as a non-Executive Director of the company, it said. Avuru is a co-founder and the…
Titan Trust Bank buys majority stake in Union Bank
Titan Trust Bank Limited is set to buy a majority stake in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, one of the country’s oldest banks. In a joint statement issued in Lagos…
Nigeria launches National Development Plan 2021-2025
Nigeria on Wednesday launched its National Development Plan, 2021-2025. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, who introduced the plan to President Muhammadu Buhari, declared that the…
Like the House, Senate suspends action on Electoral Bill till January
The Senate on Wednesday soft-pedaled on its quest to override president Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill. It suspended action on the President’s withdrawal of assent to…
Electoral Bill Saga: At least 76 Senators Ready to Override Buhari’s Veto
At the last count, about 76 Senators on Tuesday signified their readiness to override President Muhammadu Buhari who vetoed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The Senators defied party loyalty…
Maid Admits Killing Lucky Igbinedion’s mother with stool while she slept
A maid who was employed to take care of Maria Oredola Igbinedion, the 85-year-old mother of a former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, has admitted killing her with…
Lagos raises N137.3bn from bonds to Finance Roads, others
The Lagos State government has raised a total of N137.3b from bond sales to finance infrastructure in the state. The ten-year bond matures in 2032 and has a coupon rate…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the National Assembly on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill
‘Withholding of Assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021’ The letter read, “Further to the letter dated 18th November, 2021, forwarded for presidential assent, the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021,…