PETROAN: We Requested ₦100 Billion From FG To Make Petroleum Products Affordable
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has requested a ₦100 billion intervention fund from the Nigerian government. The aim is to stabilize the petroleum market, making petroleum products more affordable and accessible to Nigerians. PETROAN’s President, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, explained in an interview on Arise TV that the ₦100 billion fund […]
Cross River: Fire razes Ogoja High Court
A fire has completely destroyed the Ogoja High Court in Cross River State, located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA). The fire started around 7 pm on Sunday, and eyewitnesses reported that nothing was left of the building by the time the flames were put out. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. […]
Bandits relocating to Oyo from Northwest – Makinde cries out
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has raised an alarm about bandits from the Northwest relocating to the state due to increased military activity in their region. He made this statement during the 2025 annual inter-faith service for workers in Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde explained that the ongoing military operations in the Northwest have forced bandits […]
January Transfer Window: Nigerian stars scramble for new clubs
The January transfer window has opened, offering Nigerian footballers opportunities to secure new moves, revive their careers, or solidify their spots at current clubs. With deals already completed and rumors swirling, here’s a roundup of the latest moves, potential transfers, and expert opinions. Umar Sadiq to ValenciaUmar Sadiq has joined Spanish LaLiga club Valencia on […]
Nigerians knock AEDC, TCN as two-week darkness hits Abuja, Nasarawa
Residents of Abuja and Nasarawa have been left in darkness as a two-week power outage announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) takes effect. The blackout, which started on Monday, January 6, 2025, has affected homes and businesses, leading to losses worth billions of Naira. AEDC and […]
NAFDAC Seals Chinese Supermarket In Abuja For Selling Expired Goods
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken action against a Chinese supermarket located in Wuse 2, Abuja, for breaking its rules. The store, based at Azba Mall, was shut down for selling expired products and goods labeled in Chinese without English translations. According to Shaba Mohammed, the Director of […]
NACCIMA Urges Tinubu To Slash Corporate Taxes To 19%, VAT To 7.5%
The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the administration of President Bola Tinubu to implement critical tax reforms to drive economic growth. The group is advocating for corporate taxes to be reduced to 19% and Value Added Tax (VAT) to remain at 7.5%. In a statement by […]