The price of petrol produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) on Monday, could justify continued fuel importation into Nigeria, according to oil marketers. Marketers indicated that shipments of imported petrol were expected to start arriving in Nigeria from today (Tuesday). They also called for more transparency […]
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Federal Government Releases Shortlisted Candidates for Federal Fire Service Recruitment
The Federal Government has unveiled the list of shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the Federal Fire Service recruitment exercise. This announcement came on Tuesday through a statement from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Ja’afaru Ahmed, the board’s secretary, encouraged applicants to check their status on the CDCFIB career […]
Ex-AGF Kanu Agabi Criticizes Election Rigging and Judicial Overload, Urges Integrity in Public Office
Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has criticized election rigging and the burden on Nigeria’s judicial system. Speaking on Channels TV’s Inside Sources, Agabi highlighted the immense workload faced by judges, which he believes hampers their effectiveness. Agabi, who served as AGF during Olusegun Obasanjo’s presidency, acknowledged that while […]
Ex-Kaduna Finance Commissioner Arrested at Lagos Airport Amid Corruption Probe
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. Bada was apprehended at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Sunday while attempting to leave the country. Her arrest comes amid growing suspicions of an attempt […]
Zamfara Governor Lawal Claims ₦250 Billion Unaccounted for Under Predecessor Matawalle
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that his administration inherited an empty treasury from his predecessor, former Governor Bello Matawalle. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Lawal stated that over ₦250 billion was unaccounted for when he took office, far exceeding the ₦70 billion previously mentioned by the EFCC. Lawal also highlighted other […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate – Black Market Update for September 17, 2024
As of Monday, September 16, 2024, the exchange rate for the black market, also known as the parallel market, is as follows: In comparison, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates are: Petrol Price Increase Across Nigeria The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an increase in petrol prices nationwide. This change follows […]
INEC Denies PDP’s Request to Remove Edo REC Amid Election Controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha, ahead of the governorship election on September 21. The PDP raised concerns about Onuoha’s family ties with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike had previously supported […]
Global Markets Cautious Ahead of Expected US Interest Rate Cut
Equity investors adopted a cautious stance on Monday as they anticipated a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week while also grappling with concerns over the Chinese economy. The yen appreciated to less than 140 against the dollar for the first time since mid-2023, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday […]
ASUU Denounces Dismissals of 120 Academics Over Strike Participation
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Yola Zone has strongly criticized the dismissal of approximately 120 academics from various universities who participated in the 2021 national strike. ASUU Yola Zone Coordinator, Dani Mammam, named affected institutions including Federal University of Technology Owerri, Lagos State University, and Ebonyi State University, among others. Mammam condemned the […]
Nigeria and UK Clash Over Air Peace Landing Rights at Heathrow
The dispute between Nigeria and the United Kingdom has intensified over landing rights for Nigerian carrier Air Peace at London’s Heathrow Airport. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has sent a formal complaint to the UK Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, requesting that Air Peace be granted landing slots at […]