The National Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the government to promptly reverse the recent increase in petrol prices across Nigeria. In a statement posted on the NLC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the union demanded, “We demand the immediate reversal of the latest increase in the pump price of PMS across the […]
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Kano State Highlights Agricultural Achievements at Africa Food Systems Forum
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, spotlighted the state’s progress in agricultural development at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda, showcasing Kano’s commitment to sustainable farming practices. During a side event organized by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and its partners, Governor Yusuf, represented by Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud, Kano’s Commissioner for […]
NBA Launches Free Legal Defense for #EndBadGovernance Protesters
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has initiated a pro bono legal defense program for protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement, particularly those who lack legal representation. This move, announced by NBA President Afam Osigwe, aims to support and protect the rights of individuals who have been charged with serious offenses, including treason, by the federal […]
Bill Gates Explains Why Nigeria Receives the Largest Share of Funding from the Gates Foundation
Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has shed light on why Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. Speaking during the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja, Gates emphasized the country’s significant needs due to its large population and pressing health and development challenges. “We spend a […]
Private Sector Welcomes Tinubu’s Plan to Withdraw Taxes on Essential Goods
The Organised Private Sector has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s plan to eliminate taxes on essential goods and services, including food items, house rents, and public transportation. This proposal, introduced by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, aims to ease the financial burden on Nigerians by removing taxes and value-added tax (VAT) on […]
Nigeria Seeks Enhanced UN Partnership for Food Security
Nigeria is advocating for a stronger partnership with the United Nations to advance sustainable agricultural development and address food security issues. This appeal was made during a visit by Dr. Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, who engaged with key stakeholders in Abuja. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the vital role […]
FCCPC Rejects Claims of Regulating Food Prices, Emphasizes Focus on Fair Market Practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has firmly denied plans to regulate food prices or other commodity costs in Nigeria. The commission clarified that its recent directives are aimed solely at addressing exploitative practices and ensuring a fair and competitive marketplace. In a statement released by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Special Duties and […]
EFCC Accuses Traditional Rulers of Colluding with Illegal Miners
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised serious allegations against some traditional rulers, accusing them of colluding with illegal miners, despite the detrimental effects on their communities and the country as a whole. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made this revelation on Tuesday during the two-day first International Anti-Corruption and Climate Change Conference in […]
Kenneth Okonkwo: Atiku, Obi, and Tinubu Should Step Aside for 2027 Election
Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, has called for Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and President Bola Tinubu to step aside from the 2027 election, asserting that none of them are fit to run. According to Okonkwo, all three political figures have failed Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on Arise […]
Impersonator of Singer Flavour Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a man named Courage Ipaka to two years imprisonment for impersonating renowned Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania. Ipaka was convicted of defrauding a U.S. citizen, Yvelte M. Thompson, of $53,000. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu delivered the judgment on Tuesday after Ipaka pleaded guilty to […]