A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an interim order preventing the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from raising electricity tariffs for Band A consumers in the state. The court ordered…
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Protesters storm EFCC headquarters, want Matawalle’s probe reopened
On Friday, dozens of protesters occupied the entrance to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) headquarters, demanding that the commission restart investigations into former Zamfara state governor Bello Matawalle. The demonstrators,…
Police nab 40 suspected criminals in Yaba
The Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has detained 40 suspected criminals in several black areas throughout the Yaba area. The Lagos Police Command announced on Friday that 40 individuals were apprehended about…
How we arrived at new minimum wage – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has provided a breakdown of how the N615,000 suggested minimum wage was determined during its 2024 negotiations with the government and other stakeholders. The president of the…
Army opens portal for new recruitment; See how to apply
The Nigerian Army has launched its site for 87 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women. Method of Application Interested candidates are advised to click on https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete the free online…
FG bans use of foreign syringes, needles in tertiary hospitals
The Federal Government, FG, of Nigeria has ordered that all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals purchase needles and syringes only from NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers. The…
Nurses threaten indefinite strike, issue 14-day ultimatum
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Oyo State council, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met in 14 working days. The council in…
See 18 states that fail to attract foreign investment in 3 years (+FULL LIST)
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that 18 of the country’s 36 states failed to attract foreign investment in the last three years (2021-2023). NBS listed the states as follows :…
Former Katsina governor, Ibrahim Shema, dumps PDP
Ibrahim Shema, former governor of Katsina State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shema served as the state’s governor from 2007 until 2015, representing the Peoples Democratic Party. The…
Panic as 9,000 oil marketers may lose licences as fuel scarcity bites harder
As Nigerians grapple with fuel scarcity, over 9,000 oil marketers are on the verge of losing their operating permits. As a result, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has urged the…