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New UAE Visa Requirements Raises Concerns Among Nigerians
After a three-year hiatus, Nigerian passport holders can now travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) once again. However, the resumption of travel comes with a set of new requirements and significantly higher costs compared to the…
NANS to Oil & Gas Sector: “Don’t Exploit Nigerians! Stop Price Gouging!”
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to refrain from unnecessary hikes in fuel prices.
The association stated that this measure would help mitigate the current…
Kano State Creates Three New Second-Class Emirates
Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill into law for the establishment of 2nd class Emirates in the state.
It would be recalled that the House took the first reading of the bill before embarking on recess, which they…
FG Denies Selling Universities to Private Investors: “Absolutely False Information!”
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday said the Federal Government has no plans to sell universities to private investors.
Mamman clarified the Second Quarterly Engagement of the ministry with heads of units and…
GTCO PLC Launches Public Offer to Raise N400.5bn
Guaranty Trust Holding Company plc (“GTCO PLC” or the “Issuer”) (NGX: GTCO) today announced the opening of its Offer for Subscription of 9,000,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 50 kobo each at N44.50 per Ordinary Share (the “Offer”) following…
Kano Court Injunction Prevents Deposed Emirs from Functioning as Royalty
A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Amina Aliyu has perpetually restrained Aminu Ado-Bayero and four other deposed Emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as Emirs.
Delivering the judgment on…
House of the Dragon: Season 2, Episode 5 – “Regent” – A Simmering Slow Burn
Episode 5 of House of the Dragon, titled "Regent," is a character-driven exploration of the aftermath of the brutal Battle at Rook's Rest. While lacking the action-packed battles that have defined the season thus far, "Regent" lays…
UAE Visa Ban Lifted, But Details Remain Unclear
In a move welcomed by many Nigerians, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the lifting of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) visa ban on Nigerian citizens. This news comes after months of discussions…
Nigeria’s Inflation Soars to 28-Year High of 34.19%
Nigeria’s inflation rate in June 2024 surged from 33.95% in May 2024 to 34.19% in June according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS).
The headline inflation rate in June 2024 increased by 0.24% points…
Lagos Bus Reform: Upgraded Danfos and Korope Allowed on Lekki-Epe Corridor
The Lagos State Government has clarified plans to ban Danfo and Korope buses along the Lekki-Epe corridor starting from October 1, 2024.
According to the Special Adviser on Transportation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on…
Lagos Police Launch Probe Into Rape Allegations Against Officer
The Lagos State Police Command said it had begun a full-scale investigation into the alleged rape accusation against one of its officers by a 17-year-old girl.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement…
IGP Suspends e-Motor Registration After Public Outcry
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has suspended the enforcement of electronic central motor registry registration for vehicle owners in the country.
The Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, had on Saturday said…
Dangote Overcomes Hurdles, Set to Begin Petrol Production in August
President of the Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says the refinery is now set to roll out its petrol from August 2024, having resolved its crude oil supply issues through the help of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company…
Trump Attack “Unacceptable”, Says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday condemned an assassination attempt on former US President, Donald Trump, describing the attack as distasteful.
Trump, the Republican candidate for the November election, was rushed off stage when…
Trump Discharged From Hospital After Assassination Attempt At Rally
US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump has returned to his home in New Jersey after he was injured in an attempted assassination at a rally on Saturday.
Shots rang out as he was speaking at the event in Pennsylvania,…