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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to suspend the recent increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to regularise electricity tariffs for customers in Bands A, B, and C, warning that it will mobilise nationwide protests if the policy is enforced. In a communique issued after its National Executive…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a refund to customers who purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the recently reduced price of ₦825 per litre from its key partners. The refinery's move comes after it lowered its gantry price…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 200 farmers, including women and youths in Anambra State, with agricultural tools to support their livelihoods and enhance food production. Under the Renewed Hope Initiative Agenda, the beneficiaries received farm implements, feed processors, grinding machines,…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre, effective today. In a statement released yesterday, the refinery confirmed the ₦65 price cut, which is…

The Naira appreciated against the US dollar yesterday, rising to N1,490/$ in the parallel market, up from N1,502/$ recorded on Tuesday. A similar gain was observed in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where the currency strengthened to N1,499.8/$. According to data from…

The Federal Government has called on cement manufacturers to immediately lower the price of cement to ₦7,000 per bag, citing economic improvements. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this appeal on February 26, 2025, during a meeting with MTN and RCC Company Nig.…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike, which began last Tuesday over unresolved issues with the university management dating back to 2009 and 2017. The strike was called off on Sunday after the…

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Monitoring Programme (NGHGEMP) in collaboration with Netzence Sustainability Limited, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s fight for a healthier and more sustainable environment. The programme was launched at the 2025 Environmental Health Excellence…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulations governing the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets in banks and financial institutions across the country. Under the new guidelines, banks and certain financial institutions are now required to:…