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Canada Declines to Address Nigerian Military Chiefs’ Visa Denials, Citing Privacy
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has acknowledged media reports concerning the visa denials of senior Nigerian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.
This was contained in a…
South-West Govs Unite to Launch Regional Security Surveillance Team
Governors of the South-West region have agreed to establish a joint surveillance and monitoring team to stem the tide of insecurity in the area.
This was part of the resolutions reached by the South-West Governors’ Forum during its…
BRT Commuters to Pay More as Lagos Govt Hikes Fares Over High Expenses
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has increased the fare for the Bus Rapid Transit better known as BRT.
A notice posted by LAMATA on Thursday afternoon said the 18 per cent increment would begin next week.…
‘They Can Go to Hell’—NSA Ribadu Slams Canada Over Defence Chief’s Visa Rejection
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday berated the Canadian embassy for denying Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and other army chiefs visas.
Speaking in Abuja at the maiden annual lecture of…
Lawmakers Pass ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget Amid Fiscal Concerns
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the ₦54.99trn 2025 Appropriation Bill.
The bill was passed separately by the Senate and the House of Representatives.
A breakdown of the budget showed N3.645trn for statutory transfers,…
MTN Says ‘Forgive and Forget’ as It Apologises for 200% Data Price Hike
Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle.
The price hike where internet…
GTBank Eliminates POS Fees to Support Business Growth
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has announced the removal of processing fees on all GTBank POS terminals, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses with cost-effective payment solutions.
This initiative, which took effect Tuesday,…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Violating Legal Tender Laws by Refusing Naira
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate on Wednesday arraigned one Precious Uzondu, on a two-count charge bordering on his alleged refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender.
This was made known in a…
Elon Musk’s X Strikes Deal to Settle Trump’s Lawsuit Over Platform Suspension – Report
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has agreed to settle a lawsuit over what was then Twitter banning Donald Trump after the mob attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, a newspaper said Wednesday.
X has agreed to pay about $10…
NLC to Govt: Reverse Telecom Tariff Hike or Face Shutdown
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the implementation of a 50% tariff hike by telecommunication companies, demanding immediate reversal of the old tariff.
The NLC and the Federal Government had earlier constituted a…
Lights Out! National Grid Suffers Another Breakdown
The national grid has collapsed again, plunging millions of Nigerians into darkness.
The collapse which happened on Wednesday is the first in 2025.
Confirming this in a post on X, the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company…
Tech Talent Wanted! Habaripay’s Squad Kicks Off Take on Squad Hackathon 2.0
HabariPay’s Squad, payment fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), today announced dates for its annual social coding competition.
Building on the success of the inaugural edition, “Squad…
NACA Warns Nigerians: Stay Safe This Valentine, Protect Yourself from HIV
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Tuesday urged Nigerians to prioritise safety and responsibility to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
A statement…
CBN Scraps Three Free Monthly Withdrawals, Customers to Pay for Every ATM Use
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says charges will now apply anytime customers use the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than theirs.
This was contained in a circular dated February 10, 2025, and addressed to all banks…
IGP Prohibits Plainclothes Officers from Carrying Rifles
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned police officers in the country against rights violations, and other misconduct.
“No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian…