Month: April 2024
Ogun State Dominates 2024 UTME Results
In a remarkable achievement, Ogun State has emerged as the leading state in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with eight students securing positions among the top 12 candidates nationwide. Umeh Nkechinyere, representing Ogun State, clinched the top spot with an outstanding score of 360, followed closely by Ositade Anthony, also from Ogun State,…
NNPCL Assures: Fuel Queues Expected to Disappear by Wednesday
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has assured Nigerians that the current fuel scarcity and queues at filling stations will be resolved by Wednesday. In a statement made on Tuesday in Lagos, Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, provided an update on the situation. He informed the News Agency of Nigeria that…
Femi Falana Accuses Minister of Power of Implementing IMF, World Bank Agenda with Electricity Tariff Hike
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused the Minister of Power of acting in line with the directives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank following the recent hike in electricity tariffs. In a statement issued on Monday, Falana criticized the minister’s actions, alleging that they align with the agenda of the…
National Security Adviser Highlights Social Media Misuse as Top Security Threat
In a recent address, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, underscored the significant threat posed by the misuse of social media, labeling it a top priority for national security both locally and globally. Ribadu disclosed that the National Security Strategy (NSS) underwent its most recent review in 2015, leading to the introduction of the…
Delta State High Court Orders Linda Ikeji to Pay N30 Million in Damages for Libellous Publication against NBM of Africa
In a significant legal development, the Delta State High Court in Effurun has ruled against popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, ordering her to pay N30 million in damages for a libellous publication against the Neo-Black Movement of Africa (NBM). The lawsuit, brought by the Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa along with individuals Ese Kakor,…
NERC Announces Deregulation of Meter Prices Under MAP Scheme
In a significant development, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) declared on Monday the deregulation of meter prices for meters utilized in the Meter Asset Provider Scheme (MAP). The decision to free up meter prices comes following appeals from Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) and other industry stakeholders for a review of meter prices, considering significant…
Minister of Power Issues Warning: Embrace Tariff Increase or Face Nationwide Blackouts
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a stark warning to Nigerians, stating that failure to implement the planned increase in electricity tariffs could result in complete power outages across the nation within the next three months. Speaking on Monday in Abuja during his appearance before the Senate Committee on Power to address inquiries…
NNPC Initiates Unloading of 240 Million Liters of Petrol to Alleviate Fuel Shortage
In response to the escalating nationwide petrol shortage, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commenced the unloading of 240 million liters of petrol. This significant importation of fuel is aimed at addressing the fuel scarcity currently experienced across the country. On Monday, five vessels carrying a total of 240 million liters of petrol arrived…
Nigeria Aims to Produce 4,000 Metric Tonnes of Lithium Daily, Says Vice President Shettima
Nigeria is gearing up to become a major player in the global lithium market, with plans underway to produce a staggering 4,000 metric tonnes of lithium daily. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this announcement on Monday during discussions aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s mining industry. Speaking at the opening of a two-day forum in Abuja, Vice…
Ogun State Government Takes Swift Action Following Abeokuta Explosion
In the wake of the tragic explosion that rocked the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, Ogun State Government has taken decisive action by sealing off Gasco Marine Ltd, the company whose truck was involved in the accident. Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Environment and Chairman, Special Task Force on Environmental Matters, Hon….