Has CNG Reduced Transport Costs in Abuja? Drivers Respond
(By Oluwatobi Adu and Otamere Gladness) ABUJA, Nigeria – When the Federal Government removed fuel subsidies in 2023, transportation costs surged across Nigeria, placing…
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Caribbean Nation Targets Trade, Direct Flights with Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – Grenada has approved visa-free access for Nigerians in a move aimed at strengthening trade, tourism, education and investment ties between the…
Nigerians Can Now Sell Excess Solar Power to the Grid
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a groundbreaking net billing framework that allows electricity consumers to generate renewable energy…
Kremlin-Backed Super-App Disappears from App Store
ABUJA, Nigeria – Russia’s government-backed messaging and services platform, Max, has disappeared from Apple’s App Store, dealing a setback to Moscow’s efforts to promote…
Electricity Regulator Approves Relief Package After Grid Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by prolonged…
Lagos Targets 10,000 Residents for Skills Training, Business Growth
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to train 10,000 residents in technology, health, construction, fashion and business skills as part…
World Bank, Japan Unveil $20m Minerals Growth Plan
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank Group and the Japanese Government have launched two major initiatives designed to help developing countries transform critical mineral…
Lagos Housing Scheme Benefits Over 20,000 Residents
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says more than 20,000 residents have benefited from its mortgage and rent-to-own housing scheme over the past…
Nigeria’s Housing Deficit May Hit 28m – Lagos Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government warns that Nigeria’s effective housing deficit could rise to nearly 28 million units if urgent interventions are…
Lagos Proposes Strict Tenancy Law to Protect Tenants from Exploitation
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government unveils plans for a new tenancy law aimed at stopping arbitrary rent increases, excessive agency fees and…