The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says the Commission remains committed to its mandate to safeguard consumers from unfair, deceptive and exploitative pricing of goods and services. The FCCPC’s Director of Special Duties and Strategic Communication, Mr Ondaje…
By Esther Agbo Nigerian banks’ deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) surged to a record N3.42 trillion last week, marking the highest weekly total in August. This significant increase comes on the heels of a strategic policy adjustment…
…Benue State Assembly Calls for Urgent Action Against Cultist Killings in North Bank By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Hon. Alfred Emberga Aondoaver, Member of the Benue State House of Assembly representing Makurdi North and Deputy Majority Whip, has urged the Benue…
The recent decision to increase the petrol price by the NNPC is tone deaf, and nothing short of a betrayal of the Nigerian populace. This reckless move is a stark reminder of how disconnected the ruling elite is from the…
An indigenous oil and Gas Company, LNG Arete Ltd. on Tuesday announced its development of a state-of-the-art mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Ajaokuta, Kogi. The Project Director, LNG Arete Ltd., Hajara Pitan, said in a statement that the…
…Pledge support for Fubara, affirm commitment to party unity The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has strongly condemned the recent threats made by Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, describing…
By Esther Agbo Nigeria’s import activity has faced significant challenges in 2024, as evidenced by a sharp 65 percent decrease in foreign trade payments made through Letters of Credit (LC). The total value of LC payments dropped to $319.9 million…
The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, which resulted in the deaths of 34 villagers. On Sunday afternoon, around 4 p.m., the terrorists launched…
Telecommunication workers have issued a seven-day indefinite strike notice, effective Sept. 9, to 39 companies including Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. over what they describe as prevalent precarious working conditions. The workers under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja, expressed condolences to the Yar’Adua family and the government and people of Katsina State following the demise of Dada Yar’Adua. Buhari, in a statement by Mr Garba Shehu, his Media Aide, described…
