The Federal Government, on Monday, said six new companies have received approval to import petroleum products into Nigeria. The Managing Director of Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDRA), Farouk Ahmed made this disclosure to state correspondents at the Presidential Villa. Farouk stated that apart from the approved six, several companies applied for permit … [Read more…]
In a bid to further strengthen the nation’s judiciary, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has sworn in six newly appointed judges of the National Industrial Court at the Supreme Court in Abuja. Justice Ariwoola on Monday charged the judges to discharge their duties with utmost honour and integrity in line with … [Read more…]
The Federal government and the Enugu State government are to partner to complete and operationalise the international wing of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, as well as build a cargo terminal to boost the state’s and nation’s economy and tourism capacity. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday night, approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect. The service chiefs are Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor; the Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya; the Chief of Naval Staff, … [Read more…]
The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a report, entitled, Alleged N70b Fraud: EFCC Declares Ex-Zamfara Gov, Matawalle Wanted, which appeared in one of the daily newspaper of June 18, 2023 and purports that the Commission had declared a former Zamafara State governor, Bello Matawalle wanted and requested … [Read more…]
Two goals from Victor Osimhen have helped the Super Eagles defeat Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with one game to spare. The third goal for Nigeria in the game played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia, on Sunday, was scored by Kelechi Iheanacho. The … [Read more…]
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has refused the applications of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to dismiss the petition by the Allied People’s Movement (APM) challenging the February 25 presidential election. A five-member panel presided by Justice Haruna Tsammani on Monday held that dismissing the petition would offend the fair … [Read more…]
The National Industrial Court on Monday declared that the order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on their planned industrial action subsists. Justice Olufunke Anuwe stated that the order as granted on June 5 subsists pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. The court … [Read more…]
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the immediate payment of examination fees for 55,000 students of the state sitting the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination organised by the National Examination Council (NECO). The governor said this was part of his government’s policy to reposition the educational sector and give it the needed … [Read more…]
…Ndume, Kalu, Buhari, Musa, others eye position of senate leader The race for principal offices in the 10th senate has started, following the successful inauguration of the National Assembly and the emergence of Godswill Akpabio (South-south) as Senate President and Barau Jibrin (North-West) as his deputy. The remaining four principal officers positions – Senate Leader, … [Read more…]
The inventive spirit of Nigerians has continued to cushion the effect of continuous increases in prices of goods and services. Nigerians are known to be tough and adapt to changes easily, due to their ability to adapt or create other alternatives. The removal of fuel subsidy, which has resulted in over 100 per cent increase … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared the removal of cash deposit limitations on domiciliary accounts, saying account holders can withdraw up to $10,000 per day. The apex bank, in a statement made available to Channels Television on Sunday, stated that this followed a June 14 announcement on new guidelines in the foreign exchange … [Read more…]