Kogi govt. to train 1,000 youths in skills acquisition
The Kogi State Government has commenced training of 1,000 youths in skills acquisition towards attaining significant strides in human capital development. The initiative is part […]
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A passport with no takers: No Nigerian want to reside in this country
A passport is considered “useless” when it offers limited or no travel freedom to its holder. Afghanistan’s passport is considered the least powerful, granting visa-free […]
Kogi to establish first state-owned TV station on PPP arrangement
By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pora Films on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the establishment of […]
‘I was misrepresented’ – Tinubu’s aide speaks on 65% electricity tariff increase
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, has said her words were misrepresented during an interview in Tanzania. Verheijen had […]
FG alerts Nigerians on imminent electricity tariff hike
The Federal Government says plans are ongoing to increase electricity tariffs “over the next few months”. It, however, said that the planned increase needed to […]
Telco’s tariff increase and NCC’s patriotism
By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the […]
Ajaokuta LNG plants will position Kogi as key player in Nigeria’s energy sector – Governor Ododo
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said the establishment of five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta by the Federal Government through […]
5% or nothing, NLC rejects proposed 50% Telecom tariff increase
The Nigeria Labour Congress has proposed a five per cent increase in telecom tariff hike rejecting the 50 per cent approved by the Nigerian Communications […]
Industrialisation: NSE harps on need to realign educational, technical training systems
By Adeola Akinbobola, Abuja The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has harped on the need to realign our educational and technical training systems, enhance collaboration […]
Trump eyes Nigeria’s lithium as part of global trade strategy
There are strong indications that United States President, Donald Trump, may be setting his sights on Nigeria’s burgeoning lithium industry, a sector increasingly recognised as a […]
Telecom tariff hike: Labour set for February 4 protest, boycott looms
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Wednesday declared it would embark on a nationwide protest against the proposed 50 per cent telecom tariff hike announced by […]
United Nigeria, XEJet establish local repair facilities to cut FX costs
United Nigeria, XEJet and Ibom Air are setting up facilities to maintain their aircraft locally and save the scarce foreign exchange. Domestic airlines spend scarce […]
Dangote refinery seals PMS supply agreement with PETROAN
Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says it has signed a deal to begin distributing Dangote refinery’s premium motor spirit. The National President […]
Bureau de change operators get relief as CBN waives 2025 renewal fee
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the waiver of the 2025 non-refundable annual license renewal fee for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. In […]
CBN sets January 31 as cutoff for FX compliance reporting
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed participants in the foreign exchange market to submit compliance reports on adherence to the Nigeria FX Code by […]