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Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) employed by the Federal Government will receive half of their overdue salaries, pending President Bola Tinubu’s approval.…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the total cost and breakdown of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project will be made available to the public on Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the minister’s…

A Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has debunked claims that on April 8, 2024, it abandoned passengers at Gatwick Airport, London, and shut down the counter before closing time because its aircraft was overbooked. Reacting to a social…

The Lagos State Government has suspended commercial activities in the Central part of the state. This followed a fire incident which engulfed a section of the Idumota Market in the area. The fire, which started in the early hours…

Nigerians celebrating Eid-el-Fitr received positive news on Tuesday as the Federal Government declared an additional public holiday to mark the occasion. Thursday, April 11th, 2024, will now be a day off for federal government…

Emirates Airlines is set to resume flights to Nigeria before the end of June 2024, the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo disclosed. The minister, who spoke when he appeared on Arise News Channel on Monday morning, confirmed…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned against the use of Dollar or any foreign currency for services in the country. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede’s strong warning is contained in the latest…

A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday remanded a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following his…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the determination of his bail application. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, gave the order after Gambaryan…

Lagos lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the recent increase in electricity tariffs, calling it "unlawful" and promising legal action. In a statement, Falana said he would begin "raising serious objections" on Monday, citing…

In a critical statement on Sunday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the pilot phase of a project that seemingly revolves around Lagos, particularly within the sphere of Bola Tinubu's business ventures. Atiku…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, on Sunday, sparked debate with comments regarding the recent electricity tariff hike in the country. Obi said this in Bauchi on Sunday when he commissioned a water project he…

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 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…

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…