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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over its planned March 1 shutdown of telecommunication services in protest against the recent 50% tariff hike. Similarly, the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior…

Nigerians are urging the Federal Government to conduct fresh tests on the quality of petrol sold at filling stations nationwide. This follows a viral video alleging that petrol supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) burns faster than usual, leading to…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has recorded a major breakthrough in curbing oil theft and increasing crude oil production. According to the Commission’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, crude oil output surged to 1.7 million barrels per day in January 2025, up…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to provide medical care for inmates in correctional centres across Nigeria. The approval was announced in a statement by Babatunde Alao, spokesman for the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that Nigerians withdrawing less than ₦20,000 from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) will continue to be charged a ₦100 fee per transaction. This was disclosed in an FAQ document published on the apex bank’s…

In a related development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescheduled its 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting from February 17-18, 2025, to February 19-20, 2025. The CBN clarified that the adjustment was necessary amid delays by the National Bureau of Statistics…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved $1.7 billion to strengthen governance and healthcare delivery nationwide. The funding will be channelled through two key initiatives: Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity – Governance (HOPE – Governance) Initiative Primary Health Care Provision Strengthening…

The week-long celebration of former Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi’s 60th birthday culminated in a high-profile colloquium at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, featuring the launch of his new book, If This Giant Must Rise. The book provides deep insights into governance, leadership,…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, alongside former heads of state, governors, and other prominent figures, paid glowing tributes to former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, as he marked his 60th birthday. The commemorative symposium, held in Abuja, centred on the theme “Renewing the Pan-African…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a severe human rights violation with no health benefits, pledging that her husband’s administration will take decisive action to eradicate the practice. In a statement marking the International Day of…