News Update THE retail price of Premium Motor Spirit, petrol, has increased to between N1030 and N1,150 per litre following a hike by Dangote Refinery and ex-depot prices of the product. On…
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Again, N/Assembly affirms commitment to boost food security
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Agricultural Production and Services has reiterated its support for the National Agricultural Development Fund as part of its broader strategy to enhance food security in Nigeria….
Dangote raises petrol prices near N960
News Update THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has confirmed an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to its customers. This was contained in an email statement…
Nigerian correctional service to recruit 5000 personnel
News Update Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the recruitment of five thousand new personnel into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) to address the overcrowding crisis and strengthen the Service. The…
Government Installs CCTV Cameras In Schools – Here’s Why
News Update Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced the installation of CCTV cameras in schools. Speaking during the distribution of educational materials at the Government House in Katsina on Tuesday,…
Nigerian Govt fines 9 banks over scarcity of cash in ATMs
News Update THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued fines to at least nine Deposit Money Banks for failing to ensure cash availability via automated teller machines, ATMs, during the festive…
NERC Gives Ondo, Ekiti, 2 Other States Approval to Regulate Own Electricity
THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has completed the transfer of regulatory oversight to four states. NERC made this known on its X handle on Monday, listing the states as Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo,…
Police IG Asked To Stop Mandatory Vehicle Insurance for Nigerians
News Update Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately halt the proposed enforcement of the recently announced third-party insurance for vehicle owners. The legal…
FCT minister pledges support for sports, honours FCT athletes
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to honour victorious athletes who recently represented the FCT in various sporting events. Wike disclosed this in a statement from…
Depots Jerk Up Petrol Price
News Update Petrol loading costs at depots across Nigeria increased on Monday due to higher crude oil prices. Depots raised prices for petrol and diesel by up to 10%, prompting concerns about…