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…
Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Finidi George has set his sights firmly on securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, demanding unwavering commitment from his top players as the team aims to get their faltering qualifying campaign back on track. Unveiled to…
By Jeleel Olawale, Ile-Ife The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has facilitated with the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke on his birthday and conferment of the culturally symbolic title and office of Asiwaju of Edeland all in one day. The…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Monday that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting would continue on Tuesday. Idris stated this while briefing the State House Correspondent at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said: “there…
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), University of Abuja (UniAbuja), says the union will not call off the strike until all issues are addressed. The branch Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, told the newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the…
By Elvis Omoregie Benin Business activities at the headquarters of BEDC Plc were paralysed on Monday, following the picketing of the premises by members of labour unions, under the umbrellas of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).…
