The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has mandated electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to achieve a 95 per cent electricity offtake of their allocated energy for two out of three months per quarter. NERC said this in an addendum to its Order on Performance Monitoring Framework for Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), aimed at enhancing operational efficiency … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially welcomed Nigerians to the New Year, with a promise of better days ahead. Naija News reports that the President made the promise in a New Year message to Nigerians released on Wednesday morning, January 1st, 2025. In his message, Tinubu said economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging … Read more
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) members at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo State have initiated an indefinite strike due to the non-payment of their salaries and inadequate working conditions. Naija News understands that the medical personnel peacefully protested on Monday at the UNIMEDTH facility in Ondo town to emphasize … Read more
FCT, Abuja – On Monday, January 1, 2025, President Bola Tinubu delivered his first New Year’s Day address to Nigerians as the country’s leader. Tinubu’s New Year address comes amid widespread celebration by Nigerians. Below is the full text of his speech: Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has submitted all necessary documentation to Finland to facilitate the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a prominent Biafra agitator facing charges related to terrorism. This development was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, during an interview on Channels Television. “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. Legal … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 1st January, 2025 The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has recounted a conversation with President Bola Tinubu about the state of the economy inherited from the previous administration. Naija News reports that Akpabio, speaking at his 2024 Constituency … Read more
As the world welcomes the year 2025, Nigeria is poised to continue its journey of growth and development. As the government’s policies and reforms take shape, 2025 is expected to bring new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. Here are the public holidays in Nigeria for the year 2025: New Year Holiday The New Year … Read more
Olukoya released the prophecies at MFM’s cross-over service held at its camp ground, popularly called Prayer City. Read prophecies below: It is definitely a year of strange battles. The unlucky will want to terminate the lucky ones. The oppressed will be fighting the free. The thief will be fighting the owner. It is a year … Read more
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 31st December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extend heartfelt felicitations to all Nigerians and residents, wishing them a joyous and prosperous New Year. In a statement released on Wednesday morning by Force Spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP acknowledged the resilience and determination of the Nigerian people amid challenges faced in the past … Read more