In response to global safety concerns surrounding compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, Nigeria’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to using CNG as a safer, economical alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, officials have addressed public concerns following Malaysia’s recent announcement to phase out CNG vehicles by 2025 due to safety issues with…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday urged students to actively foster a culture of integrity and caution, both online and offline. The EFCC has reiterated its mission to inspire young Nigerians to lead by example in the fight against corruption at an event. In an official statement released by the EFCC’s Head of…
In a fresh wave of adjustments, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) across Nigeria have once again increased prices for electricity meters, marking the second hike in just four months. The rise, which takes effect on November 5, 2024, varies by provider and meter type, hitting consumers who have already been grappling with escalating living costs. The…
The World Bank has allocated $50 million for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project 2.0. This funding aims to reach vulnerable communities across the country and reinforce local nutrition interventions. Announcing the initiative at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, World Bank Country Director Ndiame Diop commended Nigeria’s commitment to addressing malnutrition, noting that…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported steep price hikes for both imported and locally produced rice, underscoring inflation’s impact on essential food items in Nigeria. According to the NBS, the average cost of a 50kg bag of imported rice soared from N49,103 in September 2023 to a staggering N120,193 this year. Currently, imported…
In a bid to bolster the Nigerian economy, the Federal Government has unveiled a substantial loan initiative aimed at supporting Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs). The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a recent Media Activation and Town Hall Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Idris emphasized…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a student-focused campaign across Gombe and Bauchi to promote emergency readiness. Targeting secondary schools, the campaign aims to equip young people with practical skills to manage crises effectively. NEMA announced on its official X handle on Monday that the Gombe Operations Office spearheaded an initiative at Government…
In a recent development, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sounded the alarm on critical threats facing Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure, citing issues such as rampant fiber cuts, vandalism, and theft. The Commission revealed on its official X handle on Monday that these challenges are stalling network expansion and deteriorating service quality nationwide, leaving millions at…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted an international drug syndicate by intercepting a significant cocaine shipment valued at N4.4 billion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. On October 29, 2024, NDLEA officials recovered 845 wraps of cocaine, totalling 18.72 kg, hidden in nine plastic bags located in the lavatories of an…
The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, conducted a midnight visit to a detention facility on Friday where 27 children are being held in connection with the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. Announcing the visit on the Ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, on Saturday, the Ministry highlighted that Sulaiman-Ibrahim’s visit was driven by her “unwavering…
