BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu commissions Abule-egba terminal

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially commissioned the Abule-Egba Bus Terminal, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve public transportation infrastructure. This is as he announced a 30 percent reduction in the Red Line transportation fare, making it more affordable for residents to commute within the state. The fare was reduced, … Read more

BREAKING: N’Assembly Reverses Passage of N54.9 Trillion 2025 Budget Over Errors

The National Assembly has rescinded its decision on the passage of the 2025 budget bill due to errors identified in allocations to capital and recurrent expenditures. The reversal, which took place on Tuesday, was necessitated by the need for adjustments in key sectors. Despite the corrections, the total budget size remains unchanged at N54.99 trillion. … Read more

BREAKING: All Eyes On MPC As Inflation Expectations Retreat

As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its first meeting of 2025 today, there is more than usual interest in what is likely to be the outcome of the twoday gathering, given the consensus among analysts that inflation is likely to decline this year, writes Tony Chukwunyem Although meetings of the … Read more

BREAKING: Benue Assembly moves to remove Chief Judge over electoral law directive

The Benue State House of Assembly has moved to remove Justice Maurice Ikpambese, the Chief Judge of Benue State, from office, citing a series of ethical violations and actions deemed incompatible with his position. The resolution, passed by a majority vote on Tuesday, February 18th, followed a motion condemning Justice Ikpambese’s misconduct and abuse of … Read more

BREAKING: HSBC Set To Cut 17,000 Jobs

HSBC is expected to stop almost all of its UK corporate broking business and potentially cut more areas of investment banking as part of the latest leg of a strategic plan to be unveiled today, which could see 17,000 or more jobs axed, according to a report by International Financing Review (IFR). HSBC announced two … Read more

BREAKING: “In Pain and Sorrow”: Senator Natasha Mourns Lokoja Crash Victims, Demands Gov’t Actions

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of students in a fatal road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State. The senator extended her heartfelt condolences to the grieving families, describing the loss as an unimaginable tragedy. She stated: “My heart goes out to you in this darkest of moments. No words can … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu is committed to transparency, sustainable growth in oil, gas industry — NUPRC

President Bola Tinubu is committed to transparency, attracting investment, and fostering sustainable growth in the oil and gas industry. This was revealed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, at the Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference, which was anchored by Mr Joseph Adebola. Komolafe attributed Nigeria’s recent … Read more