Supreme Court Rules Against Governors Dissolving Local Government Councils
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has declared that governors do not possess the legal authority to dissolve democratically elected local government councils. The apex court emphasized that such actions by governors constitute a direct violation of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivering the lead judgement, criticized governors for […]
Nigeria to Ensure Steady Crude Oil Supply to Local Refineries
The Nigerian government and oil producers have agreed to ensure a steady supply of crude oil to local refineries at market-driven prices. This decision aims to optimize business for operators while guaranteeing enough crude oil for refineries, following concerns raised by Dangote Petroleum Refinery about possible sabotage. The agreement, made during a meeting organized by […]
Lagos Government Promises to End Electricity Blackouts Soon
The state House of Assembly is now debating the Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024, which aims to end power shortages in Lagos. During a one-day public hearing on the bill on Wednesday at the assembly complex, Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunlewe, gave assurances to this effect. According to the Nigerian […]
ECOWAS Court Rules Nigerian Government Guilty of Human Rights Abuses During #EndSARS Protests
The ECOWAS Court ruled on Wednesday that the Nigerian government violated human rights with its actions during the Lekki Toll Gate incident in Lagos. The court found these actions broke several international human rights laws. The court ordered the Nigerian government to pay N2 million to each victim named in the lawsuit. The applicants, including […]
President Tinubu to Discuss Minimum Wage with NLC, TUC on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu plans to meet with labour leaders on Thursday, barring any last-minute changes. The meeting with the labour leaders will take place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The meeting is initiated by the President and will include the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]
Tinubu Closes Doors, Even Ministers Struggle to Meet Him – Senator Ndume
Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume is worried about the increasing living costs and food shortages. Ndume told BBC Hausa that the government’s failure to address these problems is a big issue, and some ministers can’t meet with President Bola Tinubu to talk about it. He said that even ministers and National Assembly members can’t meet […]
Minister of Women Affairs and House of Reps Clash Over Funds Misuse
A heated argument broke out between Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, and members of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development on July 9. They disputed allegations of corruption within her ministry. The committee summoned the Minister and her team to explain the alleged diversion of N1.5 billion meant for […]
NNPCL Seeks $2 Billion Loan Amid Fuel Shortage Concerns
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is in the process of arranging a new $2 billion loan backed by oil, aiming to alleviate the current fuel shortages plaguing the country. This initiative, reported by Reuters recently, indicates NNPCL’s intent to finalize the loan agreement within the next two months. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive […]
Nigerian Government Aims to Convert 1 Million Vehicles to CNG by 2027
The Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has set a target to convert one million vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by the year 2027. Babajide Awolowo, the Strategic Business Education Adviser for the Presidential Initiative on CNG, disclosed this goal during a stakeholders’ forum held in collaboration with the Kogi […]
President Tinubu Establishes Livestock Ministry and Committee to Address Farmers-Herders Clashes
The Ministry of Livestock Development was established by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in an effort to find a long-term solution to the ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders that occur throughout the nation. The Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee’s inaugural meeting marked the announcement of the ministry’s formation. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other members of the government were present at the Inauguration. Remember that President Tinubu authorized the formation of the Presidential Committee in September 2023 with the goal of reforming the livestock sector and offering long-term solutions to the nation’s ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the Ministry of Livestock Development to find a lasting solution to the frequent herder-farmer clashes in different parts of the country. Ngelzarma had said, ‘‘The entire livestock value chain issues can be addressed holistically rather than what is going on now at the National Assembly, […]