Israel vows to continue Gaza attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza in spite the U.S. threat to halt some weapon shipments. Netanyahu in a public speech posted today on his official X account, said “no amount of pressure” will stop Israel from “defending itself” and “If Israel is forced to […]
FG announces expansion of NFA Sheda Abuja
The Federal Government has announced the expansion of the National Fire Academy Sheda, in Abuja, the training arm of the Federal Fire Service FFS, saying it would on May 28 begin the groundbreaking of several projects at the academy. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, after inspecting some ongoing […]
Senate approves Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
The Senate has approved the death sentence as penalty for drug traffickers in the country, as it passes through the third reading, the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill. The proposal was adopted today when the Senate dissolved into a clause-by-clause consideration of a report from Senator Tahir Munguno, Chairman of the Committees on Judiciary, Human […]
Inaugurate of Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina
The Federal Government has concluded plans to inaugurate the Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State. In a statement, the Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Rebecca Adamu, said the dry port would be opened by President Bola Tinubu at the Funtua IDP project site, with the inauguration billed for Thursday […]
Borussia Dortmund defeat PSG to reach Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund are into the Champions League final after a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, giving the Germans a 2-0 win on aggregate. Matt Hummels was the hero on the night as his 50th-minute header sealed the final berth. Dortmund will face either fellow German side Bayern Munich […]
NNPC cautions against Panic buying of petrol, assures of availability and supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has once again urged motorists to refrain from panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. This comes as the nationwide supply and distribution of the product continues to improve. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement said the queues at filling […]
CBN Issues July 7 Deadline For PoS Operators’ Registration with Corporate Affairs Corporation
The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a July 7, 2024 deadline for Point of Sales (PoS) operators to complete registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation. This was revealed during a meeting between Fintechs and the Registrar-General/Chief Executive Officer (CAC) Hussaini Magaji, today in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the CAC boss said the […]
Nigeria reduces Band ‘A’ electricity tariff to N206.80 /Kwh
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the System Operator at the Transmission Company of Nigeria, to cap power supply to cross-border customers in Benin Republic, Niger, and Togo to six per cent. The directive to be in effect for six months subject to review, is outlined in a document which stipulates that power […]
FG to utilise the potentials of satellite technology
The Federal Government says it will fully utilise potentials of the satellite technology by harnessing its benefits to advance national development. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Festus Keyamo, who stated this at the inauguration of the 28th Meeting of the AFI Satellite Network Management Committee (SNMC), on Monday in Abuja, affirmed that satellite technology […]
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 […]
