To give a boost to the alternative energy source amidst Nigeria’s energy transition, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. This was disclosed in a press statement made available…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Organised Labour has demanded for the complete reversal of the power sector privatisation and recovery of all public electricity assets sold. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) made the demands while…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The new Asiwaju of Ede land and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Monday vowed to turn five big towns in the state into mega cities. Adeleke made the disclosure after the official installation as…
Senator represen ting Kano Central, Sen. Rufai Sani Hanga has defended his decision to donate burial materials to his constituents. The Lawmaker had earlier come under fire by Nigerians for what was described as a frivolous donation to the constituents…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skill development, and gender equity. The campaign tagged, #WeAreEqual, is an initiative of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The campaign has been launched in…
The International Monetary Fund has warned the Nigerian government to remove what it called implicit fuel and electricity subsidies. In a report published recently by the IMF, the organisation told Nigeria that the subsidies would guzzle three percent of the…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday at the Lagos House, Marina. The visit was to express gratitude to the Governor for…
…order compulsory purchase of CNG-powered vehicles In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies.…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, has said that interest rates will remain high until the inflation rate is tamed. Cardoso, who said that the CBN Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, was taking all necessary measures…
Oyo State Government, on Monday, announced the arrest of 32 illegal miners, including two Chinese nationals over activities of illegal miners at Sooro market in Kishi, Irepo Local Government Area of the state. The state Director-General of Operation Burst, Col…
