The Transmission Company of Nigeria has clarified that the national grid did not collapse on Monday. Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday….
Kano police foil robbery attempt, arrest suspect with N4.9m
The Kano State Police Command said on Tuesday said it has arrested a notorious armed robber and recovered two AK-47 rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition. Also recovered from him…
ECOWAS Sends Message to Nigerian Protesters— ‘Listen to Tinubu’
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…
UK water firms get £168m fine over poor sewage management
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…
Blackout hits Nigeria as national grid collapses fifth time in 2024
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…
Exchange rate: Dollar, other currencies to Naira, Tuesday August 6
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…
Obasanjo: Why fuel importers will frustrate Dangote
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…
2024 Gov’ship Polls: INEC clears 177,914 new voters in Edo, Ondo
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…
NELFUND Disburses stipend To 20,371 Nigerian Students
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…
APPLY: FG Gives Instruction, set for sharing #40k Rice to Nigerians
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…