Nigeria Raises electricity tariff again
Facts have emerged that the Nigerian government once again raised the electricity tariff in the country. Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, gave approval for the hike, with effect from January 1,…
Nigeria suspends NIMC Staff over NIN extortion allegations
The Federal Government has suspended workers fingered in extortion at enrolment centres of the National Identity Management Commission. Sources close to the ministry said that the Minister of Communications and…
Onyeali-Ikpe assumes office as MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank
Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has assumed office as the new Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc. She becomes the 4th Chief Executive and first female to occupy the position since the…
Earned allowances: Academic Technologists Issue 14-Day Strike Notice
Another round of strikes is brewing in the Nigerian university system as the National Association of Academic Technologists has issued a 14-day strike notice to the Government.The technologists’ threat is…
Lagos Postpones Schools Reopening on Covid-19 Resurgence
The Lagos State has shifted the reopening of schools on concerns over the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic in the country, according to a pronouncement by the government on Sunday.It said…
Breaking: Boko Haram kidnaps aid worker, 50 passengers in Borno
At least 50 motorists and passengers have been abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno Sate on Saturday along the Maiduguri- Jakana- Damaturu 135km federal highway. Among the victims…
COVID-19: Nigeria Places travel ban on 100 Citizens for Shunning Test
The Nigerian government on Saturday handed down a six-month travel ban on 100 citizens who shunned the compulsory COVID-19 test on their arrival into the country. Those affected by the…
CBN Devalues Naira Slightly, sells currency for N410/$ at I&E Window
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday devalued the naira slightly as the year draws to a close. The regulator sold dollars at the I&E window to banks at N410/$,…
President Buhari signs N13.58trn 2021 appropriation bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill into law. The signing ceremony held inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The National Assembly on December…
Ooni Says Government should take responsibility for Nation’s Recession
The Nigerian government should develop a “clear” economic recovery plan capable of taking Nigeria out of recession, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has said. . The traditional…