NBA Calls on Judiciary on Recent Remuneration
The Nigerian Bar Association has called on the Judiciary to justify the recent improvement in its remuneration. In a statement signed by the NBA president, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Yakubu Maikyau, the association noted that the judiciary must make a deliberate and conscious effort to work back into the hearts of Nigerians and revive public […]
President Tinubu To Swear-in New Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu will today Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the […]
COS to President: 2025 budget for State House agencies to be based on needs assessment
The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, says the 2025 budget for State House agencies will be based on a thorough needs assessment to ensure that funding allocated to agencies are based on actual requirements. Gbajabiamila spoke to the media on Wednesday in Abuja, following a one-day fact finding tour of […]
FG to Introduce the latest Version of Internet Protocol, IPv6
The Federal Government plans to introduce the latest version of Internet Protocol, called IPv6, to improve how internet users and their devices are identified, numbered, and tracked in Nigeria. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy highlighted that Nigeria’s migration to IPv6 places it among the leading African nations adopting this advanced […]
FG increases fees for Nigerian Passport from September 1
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of Nigerian passport fees of 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity to N50,000, up from N35,000, while the 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity will cost N100,000, up from N70,000. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI […]
NDPC fines Fidelity bank N555.8 million for data protection breach
Speaking at a validation meeting in Abuja, Honorable Commissioner of NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, disclosed that the bank breached the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019, leading to the fine, which represents 0.1% of the bank’s annual gross revenue for 2023. Olatunji emphasized the importance of Data Protection compliance, warning […]
£1 coin featuring King Charles the third enters circulation this week
The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III are entering circulation this week, although those featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain in circulation. Almost three million coins have been issued to post offices and banks across the country. The coins mark the King’s new reign and celebrate his love of the natural world, with the […]
Edo Queens book final spot in CAF Women Champions League
Edo Queens defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix on Tuesday night. In the other semi-final tie, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi beat Etincelle of Burkina Faso 1-0. Edo Queens and Ainonvi will clash in the final at the Stade de la Paix […]
IPMAN blame NNPCL for supply-induced fuel scarcity
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said its members do not get enough Premium Motor Spirit supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the wake of scarcity of products sweeping across the country. Meanwhile, IPMAN Ore Depot Chairman, Engr Shina Amoo said the NNPCL, which is currently the sole […]
Presidency Acquires New Airbus A330 For Presidential Travel
The Presidency has confirmed the acquisition of a new Airbus A330 to replace the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ). The previous jet, which had been used for presidential travel, was originally acquired during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The confirmation came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, […]
