NEWS UPDATE THE Presidency has reacted to recent complaints that President Bola Tinubu is only favouring the South West in his political appointments. The response comes after Senator Ali Ndume, who represents…
Nigeria posts $6.83bn Balance of Payments surplus in 2024 — CBN reports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in…
Fuel Prices Set to Drop as FG Reinstates Naira-for-Crude Policy
Oil marketers have stated that Nigerians will soon heave a sigh of relief as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, will drastically reduce due to the continuation of…
Otti Backs Army’s Push to Recruit More Abia Youths
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised to assist in sensitising Abia youths for recruitment into the Nigerian Army. Otti stated this in government house Umuahia on Wednesday while receiving…
EFCC arrests 3 students of UNIUYO, 11 others for internet scam — Report
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested…
Inside Nigeria: Return of Naira-for-crude raises stable petrol price hope
News Update Experts and industry stakeholders foresee a stable, affordable and competitive pricing of petrol with the return of the naira-for-crude policy. The sale of crude in naira to local refineries initiated…
New Alaafin Urged to End Oyo-Afijio Land Clashes, Unite Communities
Prominent indigenes and stakeholders in Oyo town have urged the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to prioritise resolving longstanding land disputes between Oyo and Afijio Local Government Areas, which…
NSCDC to Retrain Agro Rangers After Surge in Deadly Farmer Attacks
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has expressed its commitment to reviewing its security strategy following the death of at least 65 farmers this year due to attacks by bandits. …
Nigeria on Alert as Anthrax Resurfaces, Experts Urge Swift Action
An outbreak of anthrax recently reported in a farm in Zamfara State serves as another stark reminder of the ongoing public health challenges in Nigeria. Confirming the outbreak, the Federal Ministry of…
Customs intercept N18m illicit drugs in C’River — Report
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs worth N18m from suspected smugglers at the Mfum Border in Cross River State. The seizure was carried out by…