Senate Vows to Advance Gender Equality in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has promised to introduce new laws to remove barriers limiting women’s progress in the country. Lawmakers also committed to ensuring 35% affirmative action for women in the…
NNPCL to Offer 2,000 Free Surgeries Across Nigeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to sponsor 2,000 medical surgeries before the end of the second quarter of 2025. NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi…
NLC Warns of New Protests Over Electricity Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Federal Government against increasing electricity tariffs, calling it “economic violence” against Nigerians. The union vowed to mobilize workers and citizens for mass…
SERAP Calls on Tinubu to Halt ATM Charges Increase
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its recent increase in Automated Teller Machine…
Tinubu: We are not Ashamed to Copy What Works in Other Regions
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration is open to adopting successful global strategies to improve Nigeria’s telecom sector. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with an Airtel delegation…
Customs Warns Against Tax Reform Bills, Cites Potential Risks
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised concerns over aspects of the proposed Tax Reform Bills currently under review by the National Assembly, stating that they conflict with the Customs…
Kwara Islamic Leaders Condemn Ritual Killing, Demand Justice for Slain Student
Islamic leaders in Kwara State have called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final year student at Kwara State College…
Outrage as MultiChoice Hikes DStv Subscription by 21%
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 21% increase in the subscription fee for its DStv Compact package, raising the price from ₦15,700 to ₦19,000, effective March 1, 2025. This comes less…
Seven Suspects Remanded Over Kwara College Student’s Death
A Kwara State High Court has ordered the remand of seven suspects linked to the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a final year student of the Kwara State College of Health…
FG Directs Discos to Reveal Meter Refund Details
The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies (Discos) to publicly disclose refunds made to customers who purchased meters under the Meter Asset Providers (MAP) scheme. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory…