The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an inquiry into Air Peace, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB), and MTN, a telecommunications firm over poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and possible violations of consumers’ rights. In a statement released, FCCPC stated that Air Peace was expected to respond to[Read More…]
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NAFDAC confiscates N180m worth of fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, had intercepted fake alcoholic drinks valued at over N180 million in Lagos. The agency, while disclosing this in a statement via its X handle on Tuesday, said the products were confiscated following a raid on a makeshift factory in[Read More…]
Benue Will Sustain Full Financial Autonomy For Councils – Adviser
The newly appointed Special Adviser on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Benue State, Denen Aondoakaa, has pledged to uphold Governor Hyacinth Alia’s policy on full financial autonomy for local government councils. Aondoakaa made this commitment on Tuesday while assuming office at the Bureau’s headquarters in Makurdi.[Read More…]
Reps discover federal polytechnic with only 142 students, 154 staff
Reps discover federal polytechnic with only 142 students, 154 staf The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and other Higher Technical Education has discovered that the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, in Cross River State has only 142 students with about 154 academic and non-academic staff. The polytechnic has also[Read More…]
Alia lauds military’s ‘giant strides’ for peace in Benue
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has commended the Nigerian military for the overwhelming sacrifices in restoring and sustaining peace in the country, particularly in the state. Alia gave the commendation on Friday at a regimental dinner night by the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), Tactical Air Command, Makurdi. The governor, who[Read More…]
NCC Set to Launch Simplified Telecom Tariff Plans on December 13
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to introduce new tariff plans for telecom operators on December 13, 2024. This move aims to simplify telecom services, reducing confusion about data and airtime usage ¹.Travel guides According to Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, the new[Read More…]
Stanford Seed Transformation Network Welcomes 16 New Members
The Stanford Seed Transformation Network Nigeria inducted 16 new members into its ranks as part of Cohort 14. The induction ceremony took place at a vibrant event held at Radisson Blu, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, on the evening of Friday, November 22, 2024. The event, which also served as the[Read More…]
Governor Alia assures Benue NUJ of supports
Benue State Government has assured that it would continue to support the Benue State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to enable it perform their role as journalists without hindrance. The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev, stated this on Tuesday[Read More…]
NCC Engaging CBN Over Telcos, Banks’ N250bn USSD Debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said it is engaging with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt issue between the telecom operators and the commercial banks in the country. USSD, also known as quick or feature codes, is a global system for mobile[Read More…]
Consumers To Benefit More From NCC’s Planned Tariff Reforms
New reforms aimed at enhancing tariff transparency in the telecommunication industry will soon be rolled by the Nigerian Communication Commission As a result of these reforms which will be coming up any moment from now, telecom operators would be expected to provide consumers with clear, easily accessible tables outlining tariff[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]