Oil and gas suppliers in Nigeria have endorsed the federal government’s decision to sell crude oil in Naira to local refineries, while urging the refineries to reciprocate by selling refined products to distributors in Naira to help stabilize the market. Benneth Korie, President of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), stressed…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that the ongoing construction of the Idu Industrial Park in Abuja is set to provide employment for over 40,000 youths upon completion, boosting both the local and national economy. During an inspection of the site on Wednesday, Wike praised the efforts of Zeberced Construction…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members across the country to participate in a peaceful prayer procession on August 29. This directive comes in response to the police’s recent invitation to NLC President Joe Ajaero for questioning on charges including alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.” In a letter…
Civil servants in Adamawa State are celebrating after receiving their August salaries, reflecting the new national minimum wage of N70,000. The salary increase brought relief, with workers praising the state government for fulfilling its promise. Alhaji Danjuma Usman Mohammed, a driver at the Government House, Yola, expressed his gratitude, sharing plans to re-enroll his children…
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five individuals, including Alhaji Mohammed Kabawa, Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in connection with a multi-billion Naira drug supply scandal. Public Relations Officer Kabiru I. Kabiru informed reporters in Kano that the arrests are part of an ongoing…
Chairperson of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, has addressed the recent management changes at the company, which saw the exit of several long-serving directors. He explained that the shake-up is part of a strategic alignment with regulatory standards and aimed at fostering the company’s future growth. During an interview with journalists, Dokpesi Jnr stressed…
Oxfam Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Government, has introduced new initiatives to strengthen the Nigeria Workplace Gender Policy. This was announced by Oxfam Nigeria’s Country Director, John Makina, during the National Workplace Gender Policy Training of Trainers Workshop held in Abuja. Makina highlighted that the workshop, co-hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment…
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kogi State branch has officially removed its suspended Chairman, Dr. Baoku Olusola, along with three other executive members, from office. The decision was confirmed during the 2024 NMA Kogi Annual General Meeting held in Lokoja, the state capital, where members adopted a report citing gross misconduct and abuse of office….
A group of downstream petroleum operators has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This appeal came as petrol shortages at retail outlets in…
Abuja, Nigeria The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has launched a specialized curriculum for its foundation program, covering 20 key areas in the first phase of its Skill-Up Artisan (SUPA) initiative. The curriculum includes training in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Masonry, Painting and Decoration, Tiling, Electrical Installation, Welding and Fabrication, Carpentry, and Iron Steel Reinforcement, among…
On Monday, July 8, NYSC spokesman Eddy Megwa reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to providing accurate information. Megwa clarified that while there is no new package, corps members will indeed benefit from the new minimum wage. He expressed disappointment over some media outlets’ misrepresentation of facts during the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed’s visit…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has instructed the completion of pending projects at the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna. Following a tour of the college, Lokpobiri announced that the institution would soon commence activities. Established in 2009, the college aims to provide essential knowledge and skills…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Port Harcourt refinery will start refining crude oil by early August. Addressing an emergency session at the National Assembly’s joint committee on finance, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari, confirmed this development on Monday. He also mentioned that the Kaduna…
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a $10 million investment aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with essential employment skills. Dr. Mistura Rufai, an Education Specialist at the World Bank, disclosed this at a workshop held in Abuja on Monday. The initiative, under the Innovation Grant Facility of the…
The Federal Government has announced a 150-day duty-free import window for certain food commodities, suspending duties, tariffs, and taxes on imports through land and sea borders. In a statement on Monday, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, revealed that duties, tariffs, and taxes on imported maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas…
Baba Othman Ngelzarma, National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has called on the federal government to establish a Ministry of Livestock. He believes this move would generate additional revenue and boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Ngelzarma made this appeal during the election of the new leadership for…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced that Free Trade Zones generated N11.1 billion in revenue between 2020 and 2023. This clarification comes after an earlier submission to the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment mistakenly reported the figure as N11.11 trillion. NEPZA Managing Director Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, speaking on Monday in Abuja,…
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has urged Nigerians to verify information about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) from credible sources before spreading false reports. In a statement by Dr. Rose Gidado, Director of the Agriculture Biotechnology Department at NABDA, it was emphasized that information about GMOs can be confirmed through reputable organizations such as the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, has emphasized that the accelerated development of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project will significantly enhance the economic prospects of Northern Nigeria. During a site visit to the River Kaduna segment of the AKK Gas Pipeline Project on Friday, Mr. Idris was accompanied by the Minister…
Following a court order, MultiChoice has revised its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv services in Nigeria. This move comes after the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja mandated the company to halt its planned price increases. MultiChoice had initially intended to challenge the tribunal’s ruling, citing a significant decline in its Nigerian subscriber…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against investing in a meme coin known as $Davido, which is purportedly linked to Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. In an official statement, the Commission explained that meme coins are cryptocurrencies inspired by internet memes and jokes. The SEC highlighted the risks…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has lauded the Zeberced Group for its creation of 40,000 jobs and the development of the Abuja Industrial Park, among other initiatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking with journalists after a tour of the company’s site in Idu, Abuja, Vice President Shettima highlighted that these projects align with…
Approximately 5,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating around Masallacin Idi in Kano metropolis are at risk of losing their businesses following a quit notice issued by the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). The traders, who have been in the area for over 18 years, were given a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate…
Traders from Ngwa Road market in Aba staged a protest at the Abia State Government House in Umuahia, seeking intervention against the military siege on their market following the May 30 killings of five soldiers by unknown gunmen. The traders, who protested on Tuesday, appealed to Governor Alex Otti to address their concerns. They carried…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a prime destination for growth and prosperity. During a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group and led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop, President Tinubu emphasized the need for strategic investments in sectors such…
The state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reopened the Oyo State government secretariat following the suspension of the national strike. Initially, union leaders had blocked the secretariat’s entrance gates and enforced a sit-at-home directive by patrolling various ministries, departments, and agencies, effectively halting all activities within the…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of journalists being abducted and arrested by security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, under the pretext of enforcing the Cyber Security Act. In a press statement issued by NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren following a…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their nationwide strike for one week. TUC President Festus Osifo announced this on Tuesday in Abuja, following a joint extraordinary national executive council meeting of the unions. Osifo indicated that a formal communique would be issued soon. The strike, initiated on Monday, was…
Domestic flights across Nigeria have been halted as the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) continues to impact air travel. At the Lagos airport’s local terminal, both entry and exit gates are locked, leaving passengers, some of whom arrived as early as 6 a.m., stranded outside. Similarly, at the privately managed Terminal Two,…
The Federal Government has formalized a partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing a framework for financing and unlocking the potential within the creative industry. The MoU, signed in Abuja, aims to revitalize the creative sector and make significant contributions to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic…
Africa’s largest oil refinery, Dangote Refinery, has marked a major achievement with the successful export of its first jet fuel shipment to Europe. The milestone follows the refinery’s rapid production ramp-up since its launch in April 2023. The inaugural cargo, loaded onto the “Doric Breeze” vessel, departed from the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos on…
