Coalition Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Unfair Compensation in Road Project
The Coalition for Land Rights Advocacy in Nigeria has announced its intent to take legal action against the Federal Government over alleged inadequate compensation for communities displaced by ongoing road…
Dangote Refinery Alerts Public on Foreign Blending of Substandard Fuel, Warns of Risks to Nigerian Market and Health
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently issued a warning to Nigerians about the activities of a newly opened depot allegedly hired by an international trading company, accusing it of blending and…
FCCPC Issues Warning to Nigerian Banks Over Disruptions in Online Banking Services
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Nigerian banks about persistent disruptions to online banking services that affect consumers across the country. In a recent statement, FCCPC…
Cooking Gas Price Hits N1,500/kg as NIPCO MD Urges Boost in Local Production
As Nigerians face skyrocketing prices of petrol, the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), or cooking gas, has surged to N1,500/kg. The increase has raised concerns, with a 12.5kg cylinder…
NEMA Director-General Urges Staff to Embrace Technology in Emergency Management
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called on staff to adopt modern technologies to enhance their effectiveness in emergency management. She made the…
US Justice Department Weighs Breakup of Google Over Antitrust Violations
The U.S. Justice Department has signaled it is considering recommending that Google divest parts of its operations to mitigate the monopolization of the online search market. This potential breakup of…
Nigeria’s Major Revenue Agencies Deduct N533.11bn in Collection Costs, Marking 99.85% Increase
Three key revenue-generating agencies in Nigeria—Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)—deducted a total of N533.11 billion as costs for revenue…
Starlink Increases Monthly Subscription Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
Satellite internet provider Starlink has announced an increase in its monthly subscription rates, citing inflation as the driving factor behind the hike. In a message sent to customers on Tuesday,…
UPDATED:World Bank Approves $1.57bn in Loans for Nigeria to Boost Health and Combat Climate Change
The World Bank has approved three loan requests totaling $1.57 billion for Nigeria, aimed at strengthening human capital through better healthcare services and enhancing resilience to climate change. This financing…
World Bank Approves $1.57bn Loan to Boost Health, Education, and Climate Resilience in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved $1.57 billion in financing to support Nigeria’s efforts in strengthening human capital and building resilience against climate change. In a statement released on Monday, the…