The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied plans to declare old naira notes illegal. This development was communicated in a December 2024 news update of the CBN published on its website. According to the circular “in line with the Bank’s previous clarifications and to offer further assurance, the CBN wishes to reiterate that the subsisting … Read more
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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing food production, reducing inflation on essential items like food and drugs to 15 per cent, and strengthening the Nigerian economy in the coming year. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Tinubu expressed optimism about the economic outlook for 2025, citing significant progress achieved … 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
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, presented a certificate of recognition to Asari Dokubo, Niger Delta activist, formally establishing him as the Amayanabo of Torusarama-Piri Elem Kalabari. The presentation took place during the quarterly general meeting of traditional rulers held in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Governor Fubara lauded the contributions of traditional institutions … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed claims that he threatened President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that his comments were constructive criticism to address policies he believes could harm Nigerians. Governor Mohammed’s response follows a statement from the presidency urging him to retract his purported “threat” over the controversial Tax Reform Bills. The presidency referenced Mohammed’s … Read more
Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has lauded President Bola Tinubu as a “blessing to Nigeria” in his New Year message, urging Nigerians to continue supporting the president’s bold and transformative vision for the nation. “Our president is a blessing to our nation at a time like this when we need a bold, courageous, creative, … Read more