1kg of Local Rice Witnesses 134.81% Yearly Price Hike – NBS

Food-stuff

The National Bureau of Statistics ,NBS,  Selected Food Price Watch for February 2024 shows a 19.69% (N1,222.97) rise in the price of 1kg Local Rice on a month-on-month basis from N1,021.79 in January 2024 This was contained in the National Bureau Of Statistics Selected Food Price Watch for February 2024 “February 2024 shows that the … Read more

Okada Transport Fare Increases by 2.55% in February 2024

Okada transportation

The National Bureau of Statistics has stated that the average transport fare paid on Okada transportation was N467.84 in February 2024 increased by 2.55% compared to the value recorded in January 2024 (N456.22) This was contained in the Transport Fare Watch for February 2024 of the National Bureau of Statistics. Transport Fare Watch for February … Read more

ONSA Confirms Escape of Anjarwalla, Binance Boss

Anjarwalla

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed that Nadeem Anjarwalla, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange company, has escaped from custody. Mr Zakari Mijinyawa, Head of Strategic Communication at ONSA, announced that Anjarwalla had fled on Friday. Mijinyawa said ONSA has taken immediate … Read more

NCC Presses Charges Against MTN Nigeria, Others for Alleged Copyright Violations

MTN

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has pressed charges against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. and four others for alleged copyright infringement. “The charge with number FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024 has been filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja Division.” The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, and three other defendants, Nkeakam Abhulimen, Fun Mobile Ltd., and Yahaya … Read more

Binance Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Tax Evasion

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The Federal Government has started legal action against Binance, which is a well-known platform for trading cryptocurrencies over Tax Evasion. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced on Monday that charges were filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser, Media to the FIRS chairman, … Read more

NCC Calls for Regional Cooperation After Internet Outage Hits West Africa

Claim: FG is set to launch the Proof of Address System, which will be implemented across all 774 Local Governments.

The Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC , has called for a collaborative effort among West African nations to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, following a recent internet outage that affected the region. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, called for action during the 21st West Africa Telecommunications Regulatory Assembly Annual General Meeting held in … Read more

President Tinubu Presides Over FEC Meeting to Decide on Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund

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President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. During today’s meeting, the council will vote on a memorandum for the approval of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund revamp. The following high-ranking officials are present at the meeting: Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the … Read more

Umahi Pledges Lasting Road Infrastructure in Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda

Nigerian musicians received over N58 billion streaming royalties in 2024 – Report

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the ministry will construct lasting road infrastructure with the most effective design at the lowest possible cost. In a statement released by the Special Adviser (Media) to the minister, Orji Orji, on Monday, it was revealed that Mr. Umahi led a delegation to inspect the ongoing … Read more

Hon Chinedu Ogba Onah to Distribute Palliatives to 150 Widows in Ohaukwu Community

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In his avowed unwavering commitment to the plights of his people, the passionate leader who has always stood tall among his equals, Deputy Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly and member, Representing Ohaukwu South Constituency Rt Hon Chinedu Ogba Onah is set to distribute to palliatives to over 150 selected widows across Ohaukwu Local Government … Read more

President Tinubu Vows to Make Schools Safe Havens for Learning, Not Targets for Abductions

President Tinubu

President Tinubu has reiterated the efforts of the Federal government to ensure that schools remain safer and secure for teaching and learning activities, devoid of kidnapping. According to a press statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale says that President Tinubu reiterated the promise when he received the news … Read more