FCCPC summons MultiChoice over DStv, GOtv recent price hike in Nigeria

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to provide explanations regarding its planned subscription price increase, scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2025. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria to appear before the commission for an … [Read more…]

Interior Minister Clarifies Visa on Arrival Policy, Says it’s Upgraded to E-Visa

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has confirmed that Nigeria’s Visa on Arrival (VOA) process is not being scrapped but rather upgraded to an electronic visa (e-visa) system to enhance efficiency and ease of doing business. Following a meeting between PEBEC’s Director General, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, and the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. … [Read more…]

JAMB says no extension for 2025 UTME registration beyond March 8

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the registration deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will not be extended beyond March 8, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja. The registration process commenced on February 3 and will … [Read more…]

Spotlight on Gov. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru @ 50

By Monday Uzor, PhD  As Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru celebrates his 50th birthday on February 25, 2025, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on his impactful leadership in Ebonyi State. Born on February 25, 1975, in Oferekpe Agbaja, Izzi Local Government Area, Governor Nwifuru’s journey from humble beginnings to the state’s highest office exemplifies dedication … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Embattled Emefiele demands judge’s recusal, claims bias

The legal team representing former Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over corruption charges, has called for Justice Rahman Oshodi to recuse himself from presiding over the ongoing trial, citing concerns of bias. Emefiele is currently standing trial before the court on charge boarding on abuse of office, $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud preferred … [Read more…]

Tinubu okays conduct of population, housing census

President Bola Tinubu has said that he would set up a committee to align the census budget to the government’s present financial realities. The move is a step closer to conducting a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components. The nation last held a census in November 2006. The President disclosed … [Read more…]

Tinubu Pledges Support For Fintech Companies As Flutterwave Seeks Listing On Nigerian Exchange

President Tinubu said his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. He said this when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital in Abuja on Saturday afternoon. Flutterwave, a leading Fintech company founded by young Nigerians and headquartered in Lagos, operates in the … [Read more…]

Osun: PDP wins all LG seats, as APC insists no election took place

…Adeleke commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State yesterday conducted local government elections in the state amid very low voter turnout, despite the warnings by the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Inspector General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun. … [Read more…]