Nigerians are facing mounting frustration over soaring petrol prices, with officials citing market deregulation as the driving factor behind the latest hikes. Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), said in a statement on Tuesday that the current price surge reflects global oil trends and the operational realities of a…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against modifying their National Identification Number (NIN) data on unauthorised websites. The Head, Cooperate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, gave the warning in a statement on Monday. Adegoke said that modifications to NIN data could only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal. He therefore warned…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government has commenced a comprehensive review of the Obas and Chiefs Law of 2015 to address gaps in the existing laws. The attorney general and commissioner for justice, Lawal Pedro, announced this on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Alausa, Ikeja. Mr Pedro described the review as a deliberate move by…
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed two filling stations and a gas plant in Sagamu, Ogun, over alleged infractions. The NMDPRA Coordinator in Ogun and Surveillance team lead, Mr Akinyemi Atilola, who coordinated the exercise on Wednesday, said that the action was in order to safeguard the lives and properties…
Elena Rybakina’s Kazakhstan dumped defending champions Germany out of the United Cup Wednesday with world No 2 Alexander Zverev sidelined by an arm injury barely a week away from the Australian Open. The upset in Perth sent the Kazakhs into the semifinals of the 18-nation tournament. In Sydney, world No 2 Iga Swiatek led Poland…
The naira has demonstrated a consistent appreciation against the dollar throughout the week, closing on Friday at ₦1,580.44 in the official foreign exchange market. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website, the naira strengthened by ₦4.51 against the dollar on Friday, reflecting a 0.28 per cent increase from Thursday’s closing rate of…
Troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully thwarted a significant assault by ISWAP terrorists in Damboa, Borno, neutralising 21 insurgents and seizing a substantial cache of arms and ammunition. Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the acting deputy director of army public relations at Headquarters Theatre Command, confirmed the operation in a statement released in Maiduguri on Friday….
Gov Nasir Idris of Kebbi, says arrangements have been completed to establish an Army operational base in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi to strengthen security in the area. Idris stated this on Wednesday when he paid condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru Local Government Area and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu LGA of the state. The visits…
The Federal Government says plans were on the way to offset the N4 trillion debt owed the Power Generation Companies (GenCos) for electricity generated. Mr Bola Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, to the Minister of Power made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on…
Rep Joshua Gana (PDP-Niger) has expressed optimism on the passage of the bill seeking to create special seats for women by the National Assembly, in line with global best practices. Addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, he said that the national assembly was determined to see the bill through to ensure inclusiveness. Gana, who is…
