Amidst tension of insecurity in Imo State, the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has declared that his government has succeeded in restoring democracy in the State. The Governor made this known during the State’s 6th stakeholders meeting involving leaders drawn from across the State. According to the Governor, his government[Read More…]
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FG wants immediate reversal of travel ban to UK over Omicron Virus
The federal government has called for an immediate reversal of Britain’s travel ban on Nigerians as well as removal of the country from the European country’s Red List. This was made known by the Minister of Information, National Orientation and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, during a press conference in Abuja,[Read More…]
JOHESU: Harvest of Strikes Continues
The current industrial crisis in the nation’s health sector may take another dangerous twist following a fresh 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal government by the Joint Health Sectors Unions, JOHESU, and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA, to meet demands. It is important to note that, JOHESU and AHPA[Read More…]
FG tells Nigerians to reject prepaid meters without NEMSA label
The federal government has urged Nigerians to reject prepaid meters with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) label. NEMSA’s chief electrical inspector Peter Ewesor, charged Nigerians to ensure that meters installed are in line with the approved metering code. Mr Ewesor stated this at a seminar organised by the[Read More…]
Nigerians should be paying N256/litre for petrol: NNPC
Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says Nigerians should be paying at least N256 per litre for petrol. Mr Kyari disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting organised by the NNPC to stop fuel smuggling. Commenting on the current PMS and subsidy payment, Mr Kyari[Read More…]
We contributed money to build market, now they want to impose N1.2m on us— Anambra traders
There is mounting tension at the popular spare parts market, Nkpor near Onitsha as the traders are protesting the alleged imposition of N1.2 million on them for the building of shops on top of the existing structures in the market. Their argument is that apart from posing a great risk[Read More…]
*EXPOSED: How BUA Shortchanges FG Billions In Sugar Imports*
One of the three investors in Nigeria’s Backward Integration Plan on sugar, BUA Sugar Refinery has allegedly been shortchanging the Federal Government to the tune of billions of naira, which the company enjoys as concessions on import duty and levy for raw imported sugar, by not producing an ounce of[Read More…]
Electricity Hike Another Betrayal Of Trust, Says Labour Union
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Tuesday said it is disappointed by the recent hike in electricity tariffs approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to a statement signed by TUC President, Comrade Quadri A. Olaleye, the hike was effected despite negotiations still ongoing with organised labour over[Read More…]
FG Lifts Suspension On SIM CARD Replacement
The Federal Government, recently, lifted the earlier suspension order on replacement and activation of old Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card, but on the condition that the person must have enrolled and obtained the National Identification Number (NIN). The federal government had on December 9, announced the suspension of the sale[Read More…]
Rensource and Premium Poultry Team up with Empower to Deploy Solar Energy Project to Poultry Farm
Rensource, a leading West African renewable energy services provider, announced today its entrance into the provision of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar with a project in partnership with the Norwegian impact investment company, Empower New Energy, to deploy a 700 KWp solar photo-voltaic plant to Nigeria´s largest egg producer, Premium[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…]