August 2024

1 Minute

Local News

ECOWAS Sends Message to Nigerian Protesters— ‘Listen to Tinubu’

Akanji Philip August 6, 2024 0 Comment

The Economic Community of West African States Commission has urged the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters to accept President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue. The subregional body also expressed concern over the cases of violence leading...

1 Minute

Foreign

UK water firms get £168m fine over poor sewage management

Akanji Philip August 6, 2024 0 Comment

On Tuesday, a UK regulator said it proposed to fine three of England’s biggest water suppliers a combined £168 million ($214 million) for failure over sewage management. Ofwat said that Thames Water, Britain’s...

1 Minute

National

Blackout hits Nigeria as national grid collapses fifth time in 2024

VAM News August 6, 2024 0 Comment

Nigeria has suffered another nationwide blackout – the fifth time in 2024. According to various distribution companies (DisCos), their feeders became inactive, resulting in widespread blackouts across the country. Data from the Transmission Company...

1 Minute

Business

Exchange rate: Dollar, other currencies to Naira, Tuesday August 6

VAM News August 6, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update Here is the USD to Naira exchange rate for Tuesday:August 6, 2024 See the Naira performance across various currencies Currency dealers in Abuja Zone 4 market, Nigeria said a...

6 Minutes

Featured

Obasanjo: Why fuel importers will frustrate Dangote

Akanji Philip August 6, 2024 0 Comment

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that those benefiting from the lucrative business of fuel importation are going to make efforts to frustrate the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Obasanjo stated this in the wake...

1 Minute

Politics

2024 Gov’ship Polls: INEC clears 177,914 new voters in Edo, Ondo

VAM News August 6, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update A total of 177,914 people have recently registered to vote ahead of the impending Edo and Ondo State governorship elections, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Edo...

1 Minute

Education

NELFUND Disburses stipend To 20,371 Nigerian Students

VAM News August 6, 2024 0 Comment

THE Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) under the leadership of Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director has announced the successful disbursement of N20,000.00 monthly stipends for the month of July to...

2 Minutes

National

APPLY: FG Gives Instruction, set for sharing #40k Rice to Nigerians

VAM News August 6, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a 50kg bag of rice at N40,000 to public servants with a view to alleviating the food crisis in the nation...

3 Minutes

Featured

Abati Defends NNPC CEO Kyari, Blast Reps for Sack Call

Akanji Philip August 6, 2024 0 Comment

Dr. Rueben Abati, journalist and former Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, dismissed call by a section of the House of Representatives to sack the Chief Executive...

2 Minutes

Local News

N40,000 per Bag: FG Offers Subsidized Rice to Public Servants

Akanji Philip August 6, 2024 0 Comment

The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a 50kg bag of rice at N40,000 to public servants with a view to alleviating the food crisis in the nation and its effects on Nigerians....