Airtel Nigeria has revised its data pricing structure, amidst a planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Recall that the NLC had warned that there would be a protest on March 1 if the telecommunication services fail to reverse its tariff hike Despite the warning, Airtel has implemented a tariff adjustment of up to … Read more
The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Joseph Oloyede, is currently in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following his indictment for conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Oloyede, who was installed as the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in 2019, frequently travelled between Nigeria and the United States for both royal and … Read more
A Kano State High Court yesterday, issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Attorney General of Federation (AGF), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and others from withholding the 44 Kano local government areas allocations. The applicants in the case are the Chairman of NULGE, Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim … Read more
Officials of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), popularly known as VIOs have taken to the streets of Abuja to commence e-ticketing for traffic offenders. This act comes barely one year after a court in Abuja barred the VIO or its agents from arresting motorists or impounding … Read more
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has again ordered another prompt and thorough investigation into the alleged killing of unarmed innocent civilians through airstrikes of the air component of operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina State. Abubakar said the investigation was to verify the claims and ensure appropriate action was taken, based … Read more
Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, weekend, hinted at the cost of working with President Bola Tinubu, and confessed it has been the most difficult job he’s undertaken because of the nature and work ethic of the president. Speaking at a conversation, book reading and signing event at the Capital Club, Victoria … Read more
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an end to its recruitment exercise. Naija News reports that NNPC spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this in a statement on the company’s social media handle on Monday. According to Soneye, the recruitment process was conducted with utmost fairness, and all successful candidates were chosen of merit … Read more
The Naira continued to strengthen against the dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange market on Monday, February 17, 2025. At the official window according to figures posted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira traded at N1,508.58/$1 as against the previous day’s rate of N1,508.66/$1. This represents a gain of … Read more
Chief Modestus Umenzekwe is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview, he speaks on the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State and some recent developments in the party The race for the governorship election in Anambra State has commenced; what kind of personality is APC looking as its candidate? The candidate … Read more
The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing new immigration restrictions on Nigerians travelling into the country, demanding a valid international passport for entry and barring the use of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) passports. This development follows Niger’s recent withdrawal from the ECOWAS, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite the continued open border … Read more