Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Port Command has refuted allegations made by a 70-year-old US returnee, Mr. Olukayode David-Albert, who claimed he was asked to pay ₦76 million to clear his two vehicles and personal belongings. This was contained in a press statement released on Tuesday and signed by…
At least 10,000 terrorist leaders, alongside their foot soldiers have been killed and over 12,500 terrorists arrested in 2024. The military also rescued 7,063 hostages during the year, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). Speaking at a year-end briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, outlined the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Tinubu has expressed his “profound joy” at the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing it as “another remarkable achievement in 2024” that strengthens Nigerians’ hope in his administration. This was contained in a press statement released on Monday…
…As 150 Foreign Scholarship Graduates Return Hussaimi Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warmly welcomed 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship programme who returned after completing their master’s degrees at top international universities. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the students arrived at Malam…
In a significant boost to Bayelsa State’s agricultural ambitions, the Republic of South Korea has delivered cutting-edge rice processing technology, marking a new chapter in the state’s quest to become a leading hub for rice production in Nigeria. The installation of four state-of-the-art rice mills, each capable of processing 10 metric tonnes of rice paddies…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that planned maintenance work will lead to temporary power disruptions in certain areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company emphasized the importance of the maintenance work for optimal performance of power infrastructure. The…
China’s central bank announced on Friday the renewal of a currency swap agreement with Nigeria’s Central Bank, valued at 15 billion yuan (approximately $2.09 billion or N3.28 trillion). The agreement, confirmed by Nigeria’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is set to last for three years, with the possibility of renewal based on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo state government has made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing that the salary and wages of workers in the state will increase by 86% starting from January 2025. This significant hike will see the state government pay workers ₦11.9 billion monthly, up from the current ₦6.4 billion. According to the Commissioner…
Ten African countries including Nigeria’s neighbours in the West Africa sub-region, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and Kenya, in East Africa among others have been listed as worst debtor nations to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2024. The latest data, reveals the African countries with the highest outstanding IMF credit. These nations continue to grapple…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) may have approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, marking the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile. Africa Health Report (AHR) investigations revealed that the new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles are expected…
