The Federal Government has launched the National Dairy Policy, a significant initiative designed to enhance the livestock and dairy sectors. Unveiled by Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja, this policy aligns with the government’s goal of achieving sustainable economic diversification as outlined in the National Development Plan (2021-2025). By introducing this comprehensive roadmap, the government…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has begun the process of restoring the national grid, commencing with the Shiroro Substation. Despite progress being slow, the Shiroro Substation has been partially restored, enabling the supply of power to the Katampe substation. This development follows a nationwide blackout that occurred yesterday, caused by the organized Labour’s planned…
Organised Labour in Nigeria has declared a nationwide indefinite strike, set to take effect at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The strike is a consequence of failed negotiations between Labour and the government regarding a new national minimum wage. Despite exhaustive efforts to resolve the impasse, no fruitful results were achieved, leading to the…
Geregu Power Plc, chaired by billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has entered into a partnership with Siemens Energy to expand the capacity of the Geregu 1 power plant in Nigeria. This collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Berlin on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The MoU aims to enhance sustainable, resilient, and…
In a poignant open letter to President Bola Tinubu, Lord_Of_Warri, a prominent Itsekiri activist and Prince, has shone a spotlight on the devastating effects of sea incursion on Nigeria’s coastal communities. Through this impassioned appeal, he has sounded the alarm on the dire situation facing these vulnerable communities and has urgently called upon the federal…
In a series of meticulously planned and executed counter-terrorism operations, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate operating in Benue State. Acting on precise and actionable intelligence, troops launched a decisive raid on a known hideout in Sankara, located in the Ukum Local Government Area. The operation culminated in the neutralization of…
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to all 36 state governors, mandating them to submit their individual responses to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Government. The lawsuit seeks to grant complete autonomy to local government areas in the country. This move by the apex court is a significant development in the ongoing debate…
In a historic move, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee,” which had been replaced in 1978 by the military government of Olusegun Obasanjo. The newly re-adopted anthem, written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda, begins…
Taiwo Oyedele, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has put forward a recommendation for the federal government to consider implementing an exchange rate of N800 per dollar for customs import duty calculations. This proposal seeks to align import duty calculations with the current parallel market exchange rates, reflecting the true market value…
Popular skit maker and social media influencer, Lord Lamba, whose real name is Kelvin Anagbogu has revealed that he made his first million at the tender age of 18. In a recent interview, he shared his inspiring story, attributing his success to hard work and determination. Lord Lamba’s rise to fame and wealth is a…
