NEWS, TECH
National Assembly pushes bill requiring social media owners to establish local offices
March 18, 2025
Nigeria’s Senate is, advancing a bill that mandates tech giants like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok to set up physical offices within the country. The proposed legislation, officially titled “A Bill for an Act...
Lawyers fault Tinubu, describes Fubara, others’ suspension unconstitutional
March 18, 2025
Legal practitioneers have faulted the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers by President Bola Tinubu in a live broadcast on Tuesday. The legal practitioners also...
Shettima Calls For National Unity and Collaboration at Iftar with House of Representatives
March 18, 2025
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on the National Assembly to prioritize unity, national development, and the collective good over political divisions and partisan interests. He made the statement during an Iftar hosted by President Bola...
Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers State
March 18, 2025
An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, late on Monday night. The blast occurred near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction. The affected section...
WHO Cautions Nigeria, Others at Risk of HIV Treatment Shortage Due to U.S. Aid Pause
March 18, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday identified Nigeria as one of eight countries at risk of running out of HIV treatment supplies in the near future. This alarming development is attributed to disruptions caused...
Aliko Dangote Unveils Plans for Largest Seaport and Cement Production Expansion in Ogun State
March 18, 2025
Business mogul Aliko Dangote has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a major seaport and expand cement production in Ogun State, signaling a significant boost to both local infrastructure and the economy. During a meeting with...
ECONOMY, FOREIGN, NEWS, POLITICS
Nigeria-Brazil $1.1bn green imperative project kicks off
March 18, 2025
As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment...
Nwifuru, Others Accused of Harassing Critic’s Associate
March 18, 2025
A critic of the Ebonyi State Government, Nwoba Chika Nwoba had on Tuesday alleged that the Governor, Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru is behind the harassment and intimidation of a young woman working with him. He claims...
Corps Members Call Out FG Over Delayed Implementation of N77K Allowance Increment
March 17, 2025
Corps members have criticised the federal government (FG) over the continuous delay of the implementation of the proposed allowance amid economic hardship facing the country. For some days, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was all over the...
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases for Second Consecutive Month, Raising Optimism for Further Relief
March 17, 2025
Nigeria’s inflation rate saw a decline for the second consecutive month in February, sparking optimism that price pressures may have peaked and could continue to ease in the coming months. The National Bureau of Statistics...
