LAGOS – Tensions are escalating across Nigeria as a planned nationwide protest against economic hardship nears. In Suleja, Niger State, frustrated youths took to the streets on Monday, expressing their discontent with the rising cost of living. The protesters, armed with placards and chanting anti-government slogans, rallied along Kaduna road, disrupting traffic and causing some […]
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NCC Directs Telecom Providers to Reactivate Lines Affected by NIN-SIM Issues
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecom service providers to immediately reactivate all lines recently disconnected due to NIN-SIM verification issues. In a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, it was noted that many telecom subscribers were unable to access their phone lines over the weekend. This disruption was […]
Niger Delta CSOs Urge Members to Shun Planned August 1 Protests
The Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on all affiliates and members to abstain from participating in the nationwide protests planned for August 1. In a joint press conference held yesterday, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, the group’s coordinator, appealed to members and affiliates to disregard calls for protests that could lead to […]
Tinubu Approves Naira-Denominated Crude Oil Sales to Dangote Refinery
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has approved the sale of crude oil to indigenous refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, in naira. This directive aims to alleviate pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves and stimulate the local economy. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Special Adviser on Revenue to […]
Households Turn to Homemade Food to Combat Soaring Market Prices
BY GLORIA As commodity prices continue to soar in Nigeria, households are adopting innovative strategies to feed their families without succumbing to the steep market prices. One notable trend is the shift towards home production of various foods, including milling grains and baking bread. Families are increasingly opting to produce their own food at home, […]
NASS Working With Tinubu to Rebuild Trust of Nigerians – Deputy Spokesperson
..says Ndume’s derobing in line with international parliamentary practices The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, says the 10th National Assembly is working with President Bola Tinubu to rebuild the trust of Nigerians. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Agbese asked about the relationship between the President and parliament and said it […]
Coalition Condemns Sustained Police Siege on Rivers LG Secretariats
The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has expressed dismay at the continued siege laid by the Police on the 23 Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State, despite the court declaration nullifying the tenure elongation of the outgone council chairmen. In a statement signed by its Chairman Dr. Julius Bernard, the Coaltion of 1,000 civil […]
NASA, NASRDA RENEWS GEOHAZARD SPACE GEODESY COOPERATION AT CGG TORO
The National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) of the United States and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have agreed to renew their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2008 on Space Geodesy for Geohazard Research at the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics (CGG) Toro, Bauchi State Leading the Nigerian contingent and chairing […]
Railway: FG Seeks Funding from China for Completion across Nigeria
In a bid to ensure a speedy completion of the ongoing railway modernization projects across the country, the Federal Government is engaging with the Chinese government in bilateral talks to secure funding. The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, disclosed this during a tour with members of the National Assembly committees on land transportation and oversight […]
Railway Engineering: Second Batch of Nigerians trained in China return
Nigeria Vice President, Hashim Shettima, has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria, targets 40 percent of its GDP from the transportation sector to fully utilize the nation’s population of o er 200 million, hence the ongoing railway sector reformation programm.The Vice- President, made the remark Friday, while receiving officially the second batch of Nigerian […]