NNPC Struggles with Funding for Pipeline Repairs, Minister Heineken Lokpobiri Reports
In a recent statement at the Energy and Labour Summit 2024, Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, addressed a significant concern facing Nigeria’s oil sector: the lack of funds for repairing the country’s aging pipelines. The summit, organized by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Abuja, […]
Why Cement Prices in Nigeria May Remain High
Nigerians hoping for a reduction in cement prices might be disappointed due to several economic factors. The depreciation of the Naira and rising inflation are major contributors to the high cost of cement. One significant issue is smuggling. Cement is being smuggled into neighboring countries like Chad and Cameroon, where a 50kg bag can cost […]
“Tinubu Promises Relief for Nigerians through New Policies”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given Nigerians hope by assuring them that the difficult decisions his administration has made will soon lead to a better life for everyone. During the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized the government’s commitment to following the […]
Starting Next Year, Nigerian University Applicants Must Be 18 Years or Older – Education Minister
Starting next year, students applying to universities in Nigeria will have to meet a new age requirement. The Federal Government, through Education Minister Tahir Mamman, announced that all students must now be at least 18 years old to take key secondary school exams and apply to universities. During an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the […]
Relief for Nigerians is Coming Soon, Promises President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the challenging decisions made by his administration will soon bring relief and improve living conditions across the country. Speaking at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the importance of these tough policy […]
Adamawa Governor Begins Paying New ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has started paying the new ₦70,000 minimum wage, following the Federal Government’s recent approval. President Bola Tinubu signed the Minimum Wage bill into law just a few weeks ago after several discussions with labor unions. While some state governors have claimed they can’t afford the new wage due […]
NIA Director General, Ahmed Rufai, Resigns
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has officially resigned from his post. He tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, marking the end of his tenure at the agency. While the specific reasons for his resignation have not yet been made public, the development has sparked widespread […]
President’s Wife Provides Financial Aid to 1,000 Women Traders in Abia State
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the President’s wife, has provided financial support to 1,000 women petty traders in Abia State. Each woman received N50,000 through the Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme. This aid is part of Mrs. Tinubu’s effort to help small businesses and improve the lives of Nigerian families. The grant was presented by Salamantu […]
State House Lists Buhari, Osinbajo As Heads Of Economy, Security On Webpage
Over a year into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the State House website continues to display outdated details from the previous government. Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo remains listed as the head of the Economic Management Team, despite his position ending with the last administration. Likewise, the agriculture and security policy pages still reference former President […]
Six #EndSARS Protesters Released After Four Years in Custody
In a significant development, six individuals who were detained during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos have been released after spending four years in custody. The protesters, identified as Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka, were initially arrested by the police for their involvement in the demonstrations. Their […]