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The Canadian High Commissioner praised Nigerians in Canada, saying they show responsibility, civility, and purpose when working toward their goals.

Jan 31, 2025

NLC President Joe Ajaero announced that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) would hold a nationwide protest on Feb. 4 to oppose the government's decision to increase telecom tariffs.

Jan 30, 2025

Senator Oluremi Tinubu also mentioned that other Digital Economy Centres have been set up in five states—Jigawa, Ebonyi, Cross River, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory—and are fully equipped with computers and other ICT materials.

Jan 30, 2025

The governor explained that the explosion in Enugu on Saturday was caused by spilled petrol that spread to other cars and ignited. He used the opportunity to repeat his call for law enforcement to strictly enforce the use of anti-spill locks on all petrol tankers, stressing how crucial it is.

Jan 29, 2025

President Bola Tinubu highlighted Nigeria's progress with the help of international development partners. He mentioned AfDB's $1.1 billion investment, which will provide electricity to five million people by the end of 2026, and its $200 million Nigeria Electrification Project, which will benefit 500,000 people by 2025.

Jan 29, 2025

Nigerian commercial banks are working to raise capital to meet new requirements set by the CBN before the March 2026 deadline. Banks with international banking licenses, like Zenith, need to increase their capital to at least half a trillion naira.

Jan 28, 2025

The fire occurred over the weekend when the tanker veered off the road and caught fire along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

Jan 28, 2025

Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba shared that the operation has involved multiple encounters with insurgents. The operation, led by troops from Operation Hadin Kai, started on Jan. 16 and aims to dismantle terrorist hideouts in the area.

Jan 27, 2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the Enugu tanker accident, as well as to the government and people of Enugu State. He prayed for strength for the families to cope with the loss.

Jan 27, 2025

Speaking about the importance of the new Defence Complex, President Bola Tinubu highlighted it as a symbol of the nation's respect and appreciation for the armed forces.

Jan 24, 2025

Vice President Shettima reiterated Nigeria's commitment to embracing innovation and empowerment, particularly through education, gender-focused programs and smart agriculture to boost the economy in the era of the fourth industrial revolution.

Jan 24, 2025

Vice President Shettima also mentioned the West African gas pipeline and the partnership with 14 African countries to invest in gas infrastructure extending to Morocco.

Jan 23, 2025

Chairman of INEC Mahmood Yakubu mentioned during the first quarterly meeting of the year with political parties that the commission held nine bye-elections early last year, and since then, 14 more vacancies have arisen.

Jan 23, 2025

The incident happened near the Yellow Platform, close to Bonny and their bodies have been recovered. The police have started an investigation into the matter.

Jan 22, 2025

This expansion aims to increase the country's fiber optic capacity from 35,000 kilometers to 125,000 kilometers. He added that the tariff hike aligns with broader economic trends where higher tariffs lead to increased consumer prices, especially because of the added costs of imported goods.

Jan 22, 2025

The program started in August 2024 with four healthcare facilities in Kano and Akwa Ibom states and was expanded to seven more facilities in Bauchi, Sokoto, Borno, and Kebbi states by December.

Jan 21, 2025

The sanction follows findings of fraud, collusion, and corruption linked to the National Social Safety Nets Project (NSSNP) in Nigeria. The National Social Safety Nets Project (NSSNP) aimed to provide financial support to poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria.

Jan 21, 2025

The explosion occurred early on Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger State when people tried to transfer gasoline from a crashed tanker into another truck using a generator. The fuel transfer caused the explosion, killing both those involved in the transfer and bystanders.

Jan 20, 2025

Musa explained that, in line with Section 317(9) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the NMDPRA issued licenses to import petroleum products to companies with strong records in international product trading to address product shortages.

Jan 20, 2025

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris expressed disappointment that reforms, which are widely recognized as necessary by global experts, including Sanusi, are now being subtly criticized by him due to a shift in loyalty.

Jan 17, 2025

President Tinubu also described the fight against climate change not just as an environmental responsibility, but as a global economic chance to reshape Africa's future and the wider energy sector.

Jan 16, 2025

The banks that have been fined include: Fidelity Bank, First Bank, Keystone Bank, Union Bank, Globus Bank, Providus Bank, Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa, and Sterling Bank.

Jan 15, 2025

The police explained that the clash began on Jan. 12, when youths from Oka Odo went hunting and were reportedly attacked by youths from Ebo. The Ebo youths mistakenly believed they were from Owake, with whom they have a land dispute.

Jan 14, 2025

Fighters from Boko Haram and its ISIS-affiliated group, ISWAP, were responsible for the attack, according to Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and State Information Commissioner Usman Tar.

Jan 14, 2025

Director of protocol and publicity at Jigawa State Judiciary Abbas Wangara explained that during its 178th meeting on Jan. 7, the commission approved disciplinary actions against the officers for breaking judicial rules and procedures.

Jan 14, 2025

Amnesty International condemned the airstrike and urged Nigerian authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation.

Jan 14, 2025

President Tinubu also called for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the attack and ensure lessons are learned to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Jan 10, 2025

Tinubu emphasized that Africa's infrastructure needs require more than the $50 billion pledged by China. He urged a review of the amount to better reflect the continent's reality.

Jan 10, 2025

PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry pointed out that they are paying interest rates of 36% to 40% on loans, making it difficult to lower fuel prices. He argued that a 9% interest rate from the energy bank would massively improve the industry and benefit Nigerian consumers.

Jan 09, 2025