FG Denies Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
Federal Government says it is not responsible for the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, as it can no longer fix prices of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had raised the pump price of petrol to over N1,000 across regions in the country, except for Lagos which is N998. Reacting […]
NLC demands immediate reversal of New Fuel Pump Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the latest hike in the pump price of petrol, calling for its immediate reversal. In a statement late yesterday, its President, Joe Ajaero, criticised the federal government’s decision to raise fuel prices yet again without providing adequate relief measures for struggling Nigerians. The NLC also picked holes in […]
FG considers Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalised the Executive Order Harmonised Implementation Framework that abolishes Value Added Tax (VAT), and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja yesterday that the development, which has been cleared for gazetting, was […]
Rwanda Begins Marburg Vaccinations
Rwanda has begun administering vaccine doses against the Marburg virus to try to combat an outbreak of the Ebola-like disease in the east African country, where it has so far killed 12 people. Its Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said at a news conference yesterday in the capital Kigali that the vaccinations would focus on those […]
Osun, Kwara Declare Today Work-free for World Teachers’ Day
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his Kwara State counterpart, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, have declared Monday a work-free day for teachers in both public and private schools across the states in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. In a statement by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, Governor Adeleke […]
NYSC: Payment Of N77,000 to Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has explained why the payment of ₦77,000 to corps members is yet to commence despite approval by the Federal Government. The NYSC Director General,Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, said the government has yet to release the funds required to implement the new allowance. Recall that the government had approved an […]
Chimamanda Announces Her Latest Novel After Ten Years Break
Award winning Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Adichie, has announced her latest novel, after a ten year break. The new book entitled “Dream Count” which will be published in the UK and the commonwealth, will officially be released on March 3rd, 2025. Dream Count, which will also be published in the US and Canada, was described by […]
Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Super Eagles will on Sunday open camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Augustine Eguavoen’s side will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State for training ahead of the game. Coach Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad […]
FG Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon Over Israeli Attack
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. In statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM said the advice is a result of its worry over the attacks on […]
President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week UK Vacation
President Bola Tinubu has left for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation as part of his yearly leave. This was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Yesterday’s departure comes two weeks after the President returned from London where he met with King Charles III. READ ANOTHER RECENT […]
