Nigeria’s crude oil production increases — OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production experienced an increase in November 2024. According to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the country’s average daily oil production rose by 152,000 barrels, reaching 1.486 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from 1.333 mbpd in October. This marked an 11 percent increase compared to […]
Naira stumbles to N1,548 per dollar
The naira continues to struggle as it dropped further against the dollar on Monday, January 13. At the official exchange market, new data from FMDQ revealed that the naira weakened to N1,548.89 per dollar. This is a drop of N5.86 compared to Friday’s closing rate of N1,543.03. The story was similar in the black market, […]
NLC shut down Radio and TV stations over non-implementation of minimum wage
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and workers have halted operations at Lagos Television, Eko FM/Radio Lagos, and Lagos Traffic Radio. This protest, held on Monday, was organized to demand the implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage promised by the Lagos State Government. The workers, supported by the Radio, Television, Theatre […]
Tyler Perry blasts ‘greedy’ insurance companies for dropping thousands of customers before LA wildfires
Tyler Perry, the famous filmmaker and actor, has taken to social media to criticize insurance companies for dropping policies just before the wildfires ravaged Los Angeles. The 55-year-old star, known for his role as Madea, expressed his frustration with the insurance industry after they canceled policies for thousands of homeowners in fire-prone areas. In a […]
Residents flee Benue community as kidnappers kill prominent farmer after receiving N5.4m ransom
The peaceful community of Akor village in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, has been thrown into chaos after the tragic killing of a well-known farmer and businessman, Terzungwe Shaku, by kidnappers. Shaku was abducted just before the New Year in Akor village and held hostage for over two weeks. The kidnappers initially demanded N20 […]
National grid collapses, restoration ongoing – Politics
The National Grid has faced a major collapse, marking the first significant failure of 2025. This is the 13th such event in just 13 months, raising concerns about the reliability of the country’s power infrastructure. As of now, efforts to restore power are in progress, with officials working hard to fix the issue and get […]
Lagos factory workers rescued after getting trapped in diesel reservoir
In a dramatic rescue, two factory workers were saved on Saturday after getting trapped in a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi area of Lagos. The incident, which occurred around 10 a.m., involved emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the state fire service. According to Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent […]
Boko Haram: Commissioner advocates support for freed victims
Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has made a passionate appeal for immediate help for victims freed from Boko Haram captivity, especially women and children. He emphasizes the urgency of supporting these individuals as they face the challenges of reintegration into society after suffering violence, trauma, and displacement. During a visit by […]
INEC rejects N40b allocation in 2025 budget, proposes N126b
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion allocated to it for the 2025 budget, stating that it is insufficient to cover its expenses. Instead, INEC has proposed a budget of N126 billion to the National Assembly, explaining that the higher amount is necessary for conducting elections and fulfilling its constitutional duties. […]
US Embassy, Consulate in Nigeria Shut Down Temporarily
On January 9, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos temporarily closed their doors. This closure was in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria made the announcement on its official X […]