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Tuesday & Wednesday Declared Public Holidays for Eid al-Fitr Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the…
Nigeria Unveils Game-changing ID Card: More Than Just Identification
Nigeria is revamping its national ID card, transforming it into a multifunctional tool that could significantly impact citizens' daily lives. This new card goes beyond just identification, offering a variety of features designed to…
Nigerians Face Further Electricity Price Hikes — Power Minister Adelabu
Two days after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification, the Federal Government has hinted that a similar measure would be extended to…
Atiku Bemoans Increase In Electricity Tariff
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, faulted the recent electricity tariff hike, saying the increment would create more difficulties for Nigerians.
He said that while Nigerians were still dealing with the harsh effects of…
Planned Shi’ite Protests in Nigeria Prompt US Embassy Warning
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned its citizens resident in the country to be cautious and take security measures over a planned nationwide protest by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shi'ites.
This was as…
Tinubu: I Have No Reason To Underperform
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said growing and diversifying Nigeria’s economy would require the steadfast support of the organised private sector.
Tinubu affirmed that he has “no reason to underperform” given the trust Nigerians…
Gospel Singer Nathaniel Bassey Seeks Probe of Four Over Defamation, Cyberstalking
Gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute four persons who he accused of criminal defamation and cyberstalking.
The singer submitted the petition…
Nigerian Students Loan Scheme Gets Green Light as President Tinubu Approves Bill
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law.
This comes after separate considerations by both the Senate and the House of…
Fake Degree Holders Beware: Arrests Imminent as FG Awaits Probe Results
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday, said security agencies will go after individuals with fake degrees in the country.
According to the minister, the individuals will be tracked after the committee set up by…
Health Workers Union Seeks Salary Increase in Nigeria
Health workers, under the umbrella of the Joint Health Workers Unions, have written to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the Ministry of Finance, demanding an upward adjustment of the…
CAN Takes Offense to FIRS Easter Message, Demands Apology
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded a public apology from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over an Easter advert which the Christian body said it deemed offensive.
The FIRS, in an X (formerly Twitter)…
Dangote Refinery’s Diesel Sales to Marketers Could Bring Down Prices
The $20bn worth Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the sale of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, to oil marketers nationwide.
Dealers and officials of the plant confirmed this on Tuesday, as it was gathered that the…
Peter Obi Criticizes Nigeria’s Growing Debt, Calls For More Productive Borrowing
The former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has described the Nigerian government borrowings as unproductive.
Obi stated this in a statement via his verified X handle on Tuesday.
According to him, Nigeria’s…
Tinubu Travels To Senegal On Friday For Faye’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye.
The Presidency disclosed this in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser…
EFCC Vows to Nail “Mega Thieves” in Anti-Corruption Crackdown
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said that the anti-graft agency under his leadership will “continue to be broad-based, holistic and unsparing of anyone linked with any form of…