As the year gradually comes to an end, more Nigerians showed interest in knowing more about the United States (U.S.) election, Nigeria’s new National Anthem and the national electricity grid, …
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ASUU strike: Students suspend planned protest, issue 48-hr ultimatum
Students of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo have suspended their planned peaceful demonstration against the industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), giving the state government until …
Read More »Taraba gov loses sister four days after attack
Younger sister of the governor of Taraba, Atsi Kefas, who was reportedly shot in Wukari Local Council of the state, has passed on. Her demise followed the gun injuries she sustained …
Read More »Operators blame forex crisis for high petrol price
Crude oil refiners and other players in the downstream sector have stated that the dollar charges on locally refined Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, coupled with the cost of …
Read More »Speculators push parallel market price to N1630/$1
After a few days of rally last week, the naira crashed further at the parallel market yesterday, as activities of speculators weakened the currency further to N1630/$1. The post Speculators …
Read More »Nigeria’s imports from Malta hits N766bn – NBS
Nigeria’s imports from Malta reached a record high of N766.81bn in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest foreign trade statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics. The …
Read More »Minimum wage: FCT workers kick over January date
The strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress in the Federal Capital Territory has entered its 11th day, with negotiations between the labour unions and Area Council Chairmen at a …
Read More »Senate to stop enforcement of electrical standards by states
The National Assembly has hinted at its plans to amend the 2023 Electricity Act. It said the amended act will seek to recognise the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency as …
Read More »Plateau planning to start manufacturing drugs – Commissioner
In this interview with JAMES ABRAHAM, the Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Shurkuk Bako, gives an insight into how Governor Caleb Mutfwang is repositioning the health sector to provide …
Read More »42-year-old man arrested for allegedly supplying firearms to criminals
Forty-two-year-old Friday Emenike, Alias Ekpo, has been nabbed by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly renting guns/weapons to criminals for their illegal operations. The Anambra State Police Command, speaking …
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