Shettima aborts his trip to Dallas due to fault with his aircraft
Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas has aborted the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft. His media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement yesterday said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will now represent the President […]
NERC unbundles TCN
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has unbundled the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) with the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO) The company which disclosed this in an order, noted that by the order, unbundled the Transmission Company of Nigeria will transfer its assets and liabilities, as well as […]
Ban on drumming and noise-making in Accra commences from May 6
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in Ghana, has announced the commencement of this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making, slated to run from May 6th to June 6th, 2024. The assembly in a press release outlined specific guidelines aimed at maintaining peace, harmony, and national security during the ban period, noting that religious houses are […]
NAFDAC to stop granting licenses for the importation of syringes and needles
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to stop issuing licenses for the importation of foreign manufactured needles and syringes into the country. Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa issued the directive in a circular, mandating all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors […]
Shettima will represent President Tinubu at the US-African Business Summit.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit. Media aide in the Office of the Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha, said the summit is organised by the Corporate Council on Africa, where Shettima would join other political and business leaders […]
Nigerian Military admit errors in drone strikes
The Nigerian Military has admitted errors in the drone strikes during a routine counterterrorism operation on December 3rd, 2023, in Tundun Biri village in Kaduna State, which killed scores of innocent citizens. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj. Gen Edward Buba who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on military operations across the country […]
NAPTIP Calls for Action on Trafficking Regulations Compliance
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for more concerted efforts to ensure the implementation and compliance of trafficking regulations, to enable the issuance of clearance certificates for various purposes, including educational excursions and recruitment activities. Its Director general Fatima Waziri Azi, represented by Director of Research and Programme […]
FG launches Port Harcourt to Aba rail service
The Federal Government has launched the Port Harcourt to Aba rail service. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, at the ceremonial launch in Port Harcourt Rivers State today, assured the people of the region that the trains will work properly to serve them. He also promised that the expansion will continue until the Eastern Standard Gauge […]
Prince Harry and Meghan to tour Nigeria next month
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria next month following an invitation by the country’s Chief Of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. According to the Defence Spokesperson Tukur Gusau, the visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s stronghold at the Invictus game and the possibility of hosting the event in later years. Last year, Nigeria debuted […]
Nigeria faces a fuel shortage despite the NNPC’s supply guarantee
Queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol have continued to grow as the country faces a fresh round of fuel scarcity despite assurances by the (NNPC) Limited that it has resolved the cause of fuel shortages in the country. NNPC spokesman Olufemi Soneye had in a statement last week emphasised that the […]
