Tag: NIGERIA
Inubut Gives Service Chiefs New Security Template
Nigeria’s Service Chiefs and Heads of other security agencies have been cautioned against working at cross commitments.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who gave the charge,...
Reps To Investigate N413bn Subsidy Funds Borrowed From CBN
Investigation has been launched into the 413 billion naira funds the federal government borrowed from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN for subsidy payments.The...
Organised Labour To Resume Talks With Fed. Govt Sunday
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC have arranged to meet today with its various organs on the petrol subsidy payment stoppage.NLC Head of Information and...
Reps Seek Stiffer Penalties Against Unregistered, Unqualified Teachers
The House of Representatives has passed a Bill to provide for stiffer penalties against unregistered and unqualified teachers in the country.It also approved the...
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Face South Korea In Quarter-Finals
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are expected to meet South Korea in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina.South Korea defeated...
NNPC Confirms Petrol Price Hike
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirms it has adjusted pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as fuel or petrol, across their...
United Nigeria Airlines Embraer Skids Off Lagos Airport Runway
A United Nigeria Airlines aircraft with registration was involved in a runway excursion incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, in Lagos.According to reports, the...
UN Chief Congratulates Tinubu, Seeks Stronger Ties With Nigeria
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th Nigerian President.The Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Stephane...
Prioritise Security, Economic Challenges, Can Tells Tinubu
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise tackling insecurity, economic struggles and find lasting solutions that...
Inauguration: NLC Kicks, As Tinubu Phases Out Fuel Subsidy
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has kicked against the planned petrol subsidy removal, by the present administration, when the nation’s refineries are yet to...
We Achieved 80% Success Tackling Insecurity —Magashi
Nigeria armed forces have achieved over 80 percent success in destroying Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgency, banditry, and other criminality across the country.The outgoing Minister of...
Former Nigerian Leader Preaches Unity To Nigerians
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the contrasting behaviour of citizens when they are in the diaspora compared to when they...
Nigeria’s Economy, Other African Countries To Grow By 4.1% Amid Crises...
African Development Bank, AfDB says Nigeria and other economies of Africa is projected to grow by 4.1 per cent in 2023 and 4.3 per...
ITTF World Championship: Nigeria’s Debutant, Mati Taiwo Reaches Round Of 32.
Debutant Mati Taiwo of Nigeria has advanced to the Round of 32 of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championship after beating Hong Kong’s Lam...
NLC To State Councils: Be Tough On Governors Owing Salaries
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has directed State Councils pressed-on on Governors still owing workers’ salaries or other emoluments.It also expressed displeasure that many...
AFDB Rallies $2.7tr To Meet Climate Change Needs Of Nigeria, Others
The devastating effects of climate change in many African countries has been described as cause for concern, as the continent would need about 2.7...
Buhari To Commission 2nd Niger Bridge, Six Other Projects Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission the 2nd Niger Bridge and six other legacy projects completed by the Federal Ministry of Works and...
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Down Dominican Republic In Group-D Opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat Dominican Republic 2-1 in their opening game at the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Mendoza on Sunday.Dominican Republic, playing...
Senate Orders Works Ministry To Refund N692m Over Alleged Fictitious Contracts
The Federal Ministry of Works has been ordered to repay into the nation’s account the sum of 692 million naira allegedly spent on fictitious...
Road Accidents: Over 40,000 People Die Annually In Nigeria – FRSC.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says over 40,000 people die annually from road traffic crashes in Nigeria.The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dauda Biu, said...
