Nigerians have commended the sealing of the Sahad Stores in Abuja, by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), over what they tagged deceptive pricing practices. Take similar action against other malls in shady price practices, Nigerians have urged the federal government. The commission explained the store was sealed for lack of transparency in…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that student loans are being used as a ploy to divert public funds into private universities owned by politically exposed individuals and their associates. In a statement signed by the National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, on Thursday, the union reiterated its rejection of the…
Thailand has introduced a new scheme to provide visitors with up to $14,000 in medical coverage in the event of an accident, as part of efforts to revive its tourism industry after the pandemic. The government will cover expenses up to 500,000 baht and offer compensation of up to one million baht in case of…
The Rivers State Police Command has taken decisive action against officers involved in the extortion of $3,000 from two men, leading to the dismissal of Inspector Michael Odey and the recommendation for the dismissal of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) Doubara Edonyabo and Talent Mungo. The trio had abducted two businessmen from Aba in Abia…
Janet is a typical beauty services customer at Wuse Market in Abuja, Nigerian capital city. She said, “This Valentine, the price to look good is just too high, adding that beauty comes with a cost”. Janet’s experience captures what hundreds of ladies are facing this Valentine’s Day. Ordinarily, every woman likes to look good, charming…
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a step in the fight against crime by placing a N20 million bounty on two suspected terrorists responsible for a series of heinous acts, including the attack and kidnapping of two defence staff at an Army Estate in Abuja. The suspects, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, both…
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a plea to Nigerians to prioritize their safety and well-being while celebrating the day of love. Dr Aliyu Gambo, the director-general of NACA, emphasised the importance of regular HIV testing and conversations around sexual health between partners. Gambo…
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have taken steps towards strengthening their economic ties with the signing of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) agreement. The agreement, signed on Tuesday by UK Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, and her Nigerian counterpart, Trade Minister Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, marks a historic milestone in the relationship…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government’s failure to implement its promise to remove tertiary institutions from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, had alleged. Osodeke revealed in an interview that lecturers’ salaries are still being paid through IPPIS, despite…
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. This follows the death of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, son, and a former chairman of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimboloa Ogunbanjo on Friday in California,…
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