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ASUU Members Receive Withheld Salaries, but Concerns Linger
Following President Bola Tinubu's approval in October 2023, multiple sources within Nigerian universities have confirmed the commencement of salary payments to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), whose wages had…
Sahad Stores Reopens After Closure for “Misleading Pricing,” Raises Questions About…
Sahad Stores, a popular supermarket in Abuja, has reopened after a brief closure by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This development raises questions about the effectiveness of enforcement measures…
Tinubu Approves Upgrade of Key Health Facilities in All Regions (FULL LIST)
President Bola Tinubu announced the immediate upgrade of critical health facilities across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. While this initiative carries the potential to improve healthcare access and quality, questions remain…
NLC Announces Nationwide Protest Feb 27-28 Over Hardship, Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a two-day nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28, 2024, at a press conference today. This development signifies a potential escalation of public discontent over ongoing economic…
Sahad Supermarket Sealed by FCCPC Amidst Accusations of Extortion, Unfair Pricing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken a strong stance against alleged consumer rights violations, sealing off the head office of Sahad Supermarket/Stores in Abuja. This action, led by Acting…
ASUU Warns of Potential Debt Burden in Proposed Student Loan Scheme
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU( has said the proposed education loan scheme will keep students in permanent debt.
According to a statement on Thursday after its National Executive Council meeting at the Niger Delta…
NUPRC Eyes Partial Relocation Back to Lagos, Citing Cost Reduction and Asset Utilization
Three years after its full relocation to Abuja, the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is preparing to move some departments back to Lagos, according to a memo. This partial reversal has sparked questions about the…
Nigerian Govt Distributes 42,000 Metric Tons of Grain to Address Food Security
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, announced that it would distribute the 42,000 metric tonnes of grain approved by President Bola Tinubu to poor Nigerians at no cost.
The FG also announced that the Department of State Services…
APC Govs Urge PDP to Avoid Inflammatory Rhetoric
The Progressive Governors’ Forum has cautioned their counterparts in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against utterances and actions capable of inciting the masses against the Federal Government.
In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday,…
Nigeria’s Power Crisis: Subsidies Out, State-Generated Electricity In?
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared an end to Nigeria's electricity subsidy system, citing mounting debts and unsustainable costs. This bold announcement marks a significant shift in the country's approach to power…
$6.2m CBN Heist: Interpol Sought to Nab Suspects Allegedly Using Forged Buhari Signature
Nigerian authorities have turned to Interpol for assistance in apprehending three individuals suspected of stealing a staggering $6.2 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The brazen heist, allegedly involving forged…
Sultan, Other Northern Leaders Warn Of Public Discontent Due To Hardship
Monarchs from the North under the umbrella of Northern Traditional Council led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar have told the Federal Government that unless the necessary action is taken, insecurity, poverty and…
Crackdown on Kidnapping! Wike Puts N20m Bounty on Abuja Suspects
The Minister, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Nyesom Wike has put a N20 million bounty on two wanted kidnappers, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, who has allegedly been terrorising the nation’s capital.
This was as he ordered…
Nigeria Swelters Under Record Heatwave, Health Risks Mount
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a stark warning as scorching temperatures grip the nation, with readings exceeding 41°C in the north and 39°C in the south. This extreme heatwave in Nigeria, predicted to persist for…
NLC Demands Yearly Minimum Wage Review, Cites Inflation
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to consider annual review of national minimum wage because of inflationary trend and value of Naira.
Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President made the call in Abuja at the 2nd…