Senate President Reshuffles Standing Committees’ Leadership
IBY Peterside Rejoice Eneky The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has announced a minor reshuffling in the leadership of the Senate standing committees. He made the announcement during the plenary session…
Nasarawa State University Rusticates 37 Students Over Protest Involvement
Babatunji Wusu – 37 students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have been rusticated for one academic session due to their involvement in a protest. The students allegedly participated in…
Emefiele Seeks to Limit Additional Witnesses in Procurement Fraud Trial
Babatunji Wusu – Godwin Emefiele requests the Federal Capital Territory High Court to prevent the EFCC from introducing additional witnesses in his ongoing trial. Emefiele’s legal team argues that the…
Nigeria Needs $200bn Gas Investment to Boost Infrastructure, NEITI Says
|By Adejumo Adekunle – $20bn Annually Required for Gas Infrastructure Over 10 Years Senate Panel Decries Poor Solid Minerals Revenue Remittance Lawmakers Demand Overhaul of Extractive Sector The…
Naira Slips at Official Market, Holds Steady in Parallel Market as CBN Extends FX Sales
|By Adejumo Adekunle – Local currency weakens to N1,495.60/$1 at official window Black market rate remains stable at N1,610/$1 CBN extends FX sales to BDCs until May 30, 2025…
NLC Suspends Planned Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike After Government Intervention
|By Adejumo Adekunle – Labour, FG Set Up Committee to Review 50% Tariff Increase Telecom Subscribers Support Protest Suspension Stakeholders Urge Tariff Adjustment for Economic Balance The Nigeria…
NELFUND Refutes Media Reports on Loan Disbursements, Clarifies Figures
Babatunji Wusu – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over N32 billion to students in tertiary institutions. NELFUND corrected media reports claiming over N104 billion was disbursed to…
Oba Ladoja Responds to Akande’s Allegations on Bola Ige’s Assassination
Babatunji Wusu – Oba Rashidi Ladoja refuted Chief Bisi Akande’s claims regarding the assassination of Bola Ige. Ladoja emphasized that he did not withdraw the case, as suggested by Akande,…
President Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni
Babatunji Wusu – President Bola Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni. The signing took place on Monday at the State House in…
Governor Mai Mala Buni Grants Clemency to 30 Inmates Across Nigeria
Babatunji Wusu – Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has facilitated the release of 30 inmates from correctional facilities in Nigeria. 14 inmates had their fines paid, while 16 were…
