The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday pledged to review demands from protesting Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State, following a peaceful demonstration at its national headquarters in Abuja. The protest was in response to the commission’s delay in implementing a Supreme Court-ordered delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the Warri Federal […]
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, said the proposed fuel surcharge is intended to generate a dedicated fund for Nigeria’s deteriorating roads, not to add extra strain on households. Oyedele acknowledged public worries that recent tax reforms could worsen inflation but argued that improved road infrastructure is […]
The Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to expand digital access and support socio-economic development across the state. The initiative was unveiled by the Innovation, Science, Technology, and Digital Economy Office under the Office of the Special Adviser, and is part of the government’s broader efforts to drive […]
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the 10th Senate has formally run its course, but the lawmaker representing Kogi Central is still being denied entry into the chambers. The development has sparked outrage from opposition voices and civil society groups, who accuse Senate President Godswill Akpabio of undermining both constitutional rights and judicial authority. […]
German police believe an arson attack that has left thousands of people without electricity in south-eastern Berlin was politically motivated. Initial investigations suggest that the ongoing power cut was due to arson, with two high-voltage pylons in the city’s Johannisthal neighbourhood having caught fire. A police spokesman said on Tuesday morning. The flames have since […]
Comptroller Wale Adenuga has officially assumed duty as the new Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. This was disclosed in a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSC Isah Sulaiman, on Tuesday in Lagos. Adenuga takes over from Dr. Benedict Oramalugo, who was recently promoted to Assistant Comptroller […]
The Federal Government has begun a nationwide review and validation of trade syllabuses for technical colleges to bring vocational education in line with labour market needs. The exercise, which covers 26 trade areas, was launched in Abuja during a workshop convened by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) under the supervision of the […]
Talks between representatives of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the leadership of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers dragged on for several hours on Monday night despite the role played by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity for reconciliation. This came as officials of NUPENG paralysed fuel loading […]
At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption. Several social media sites — including Facebook, YouTube, and X — have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the […]
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria said the Federal Government has begun engaging its stakeholders and those of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers to resolve planned industrial action over alleged monopolistic moves by Dangote Refinery. PETROAN National President Billy Gillis-Harry disclosed this while appearing on Channels Television’s The […]
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho, have issued a 15-day ultimatum to management, warning of imminent industrial action if unresolved welfare and workplace issues are not addressed. In a notice dated September 4, 2025, and jointly signed by the Association’s Chairperson, Ojewumi […]
The naira traded near a five-month high at 1514.86/$ on the official window at the close of last week, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This indicates a strong start to September for the domestic currency, which started the month at 1,526.09/$ before closing at 1,514.86/$ on Thursday at the Nigerian Foreign […]