Year: 2024
Minister Advocates Ban on Imported Syringes to Boost Local Production
In a bid to bolster domestic production and stimulate economic growth, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has proposed a complete prohibition on the importation of medical syringes into Nigeria. This proactive measure aims to support local manufacturers and reduce reliance on foreign imports. Dr. Alausa made this suggestion during his official…
Nigeria Unites to Achieve $1 Trillion Economy by 2030 with Aso Accord
In a historic move aimed at propelling Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030, the Presidency, all 36 states, and the private sector have forged a groundbreaking agreement known as the Aso Accord on Economic and Financial Inclusion. This comprehensive plan seeks to ensure that every citizen in Nigeria has equal access to financial…
Minister of Steel Development Dissolves National Steel Council Board
In a move aimed at repositioning the steel industry in Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has dissolved the former Board of the National Steel Council (NSC), prohibiting it from conducting any activities on behalf of the Council. The dissolution, outlined in a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of…
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison
Former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, has been handed a four-month prison sentence by a federal judge for violating U.S. money laundering laws. The ruling was delivered during a hearing held on April 30 at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, presided over by Judge Richard Jones….
Federal Government Approves Salary Increase for Civil Servants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted approval for a significant increase in the salaries of civil servants across the nation. The raise, ranging between 25% and 35%, applies to employees operating under six consolidated salary structures. These structures include the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS),…
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,…