The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Lagos Cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly called Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old and some other celebrities following a video report of spraying and flaunting…
A report released by the Nigerian Army has revealed that the security arm rescued 1,241 kidnapped hostages in the first quarter of the year 2024. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Director of Defence Media, Major General Edward Buba,…
…Cites increase in infrastructure investment as reason for hike in electricity tariff …Downgrades 300 feeders for failing to supply 20hrs of electricity …Mandates DisCos to migrate more customers to Band A The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated that…
Transnational Corporation Plc (TRANS-CORP) has posted an impressive growth in its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023. In its audited results, Transcorp reported significant year-on-year growth, with revenue rising to N197 billion in the year 2023, from…
By Jeleel Olawale, Ile-Ife Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has said that Nigeria should not be deceived into believing that the establishment of state police is the panacea for insecurity in the country. Falana stated this at…
…Promises inclusive education In a move to enhance educational opportunities for Nigerian students, President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law on Wednesday, affirming the government’s commitment to facilitating access to education for Nigerian students.…
The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declined for the second day running. The NGX-ASI has been declining since the Easter holidays ended with the market continuing a bearish movement. The ASI dropped 336.82 points to close at 104,181.32 points, down from…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has warned his political foes to be wary of taking advantage of his calmness noting that he can pull a surprise if they think he is weak. The Governor…
Petroleum Marketers in Nigeria are anticipating a crash in the prices of Diesel and aviation fuel (Jet A1) following the commencement of sale by the Dangote Refinery. As at January 14, 2024, the refinery was awaiting regulatory approval for commercial…
The federal government has announced an increase in the wholesale price of gas to power plants by 11 per cent from $2.18 per MMBTU (Million British Thermal Unit) to $2.42 The gas companies had since January this year reduced supply…
