The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully secured a new $1.57 billion loan from the World Bank, aimed at addressing key development challenges in health, education, and climate resilience. According to an official statement released on September 26, 2024, the approved loans are part of three separate operations designed to support improvements in human capital…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has claimed that over 40% of Nigerians now enjoy at least 20 hours of electricity supply daily. He made this declaration on Sunday, attributing the improvement to revolutionary measures implemented by the federal government. According to Adebayo Adelabu, these steps were necessary to ensure that citizens experience more…
The National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC) has issued a ruling against Daily Trust newspaper following a formal complaint filed by the Nigerian government. The complaint centered around Daily Trust’s reporting on the Samoa Agreement, which the newspaper inaccurately claimed contained provisions related to LGBTQ support. After a thorough investigation, the NMCC concluded that the report…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Benin City, Edo State. The protest comes amid rising tensions leading up to the 2024 gubernatorial election. Ighodalo, a prominent lawyer and business leader, alleged that the electoral process is being undermined by INEC…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, recently paid a visit to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. This visit was in response to the devastating floods that ravaged the region, displacing thousands of residents and causing significant infrastructural damage. Peter Obi’s visit is part of his ongoing commitment to addressing the pressing…
The House of Representatives has announced a generous donation of ₦100 million to the Borno State Government. This contribution is intended to provide urgent relief to flood victims and help rehabilitate communities severely impacted by the recent flooding in the state. The House made the declaration following a thorough assessment of the flood’s devastating effects…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a compassionate visit to the flood victims housed in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri, Borno State. During his visit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences and expressed solidarity with the displaced families, emphasizing the government’s commitment to their welfare. The flood, which recently wreaked havoc across…
A significant disagreement emerged between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery over the pricing of petrol following the refinery’s first supply to the national petroleum company. The disagreement centers on the price per liter of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which was supplied at N898, sparking a debate over the basis for…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has expressed a keen interest in establishing a permanent presence at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, as part of a proposed crude oil supply arrangement. According to Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, the NNPC aims to station a team of 6 to 10 personnel at the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Okwudili Joseph for his involvement in internet fraud. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, Enugu, presided over the case, convicting and sentencing Joseph to two years imprisonment for cybercrime and impersonation. The case was prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Directorate…
