Abuja plots revocation order: Wike extends deadline for mosques, churches
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has extended the 'develop or revoke' order issued religious bodies in the territory, saying they would be granted additional time instead of the earlier three-month blanket notice handed all institutions.
Edo LP chieftain petitions PSC over alleged forgery, cover-up
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State and House of Representatives candidate for the Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Mr Imasuen Murphy has petitioned the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) accusing one DSP Uyi of protecting the National Chairman of the […]
Why terminal operators jerked up charges — Farinto
Amidst lingering dispute over a drastic raise in port charges, former National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Dr. Kayode Farinto, has said that rising cost of diesel, declining value of the naira and high rate of inflation, among other factors, justify the need for upward review of port terminal operators’ charges.
Naira depreciation forces insurance firms to breach local content law
Insurance companies in Nigeria transferred 63.4 per cent of the businesses they generated in the second quarter of 2023, Q2’23, to their foreign counterparts.
Naira depreciates to N1,175/$ in parallel market
The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,175 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,100 per dollar on Wednesday.
Akeredolu’s Absence: PDP asks Ondo assembly to commence impeachment forthwith
The opposition People’s Democratic Party, has asked the Ondo state House of Assembly to commence the impeachment process of governor Rotimi Akeredolu, for violating the 1999 Constitution as amended.
The truth about fuel subsidy: Government simply fails Nigerians, By Olu Fasan
Most Nigerians have no guarantee of the basics: food, clothing, electricity and clean water. That’s why the fuel subsidy is totemic.
ANAN President calls for public sector accountability, transparency
The President and Chairman of Council, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr. James Ekerare Neminebor has advocated strengthened institutional frameworks in public financial management in plugging financial leakages.
Coalition congratulates Tompolo, hails FG on Tantita’s pipelines protection contract renewal, urges inclusiveness
A group, the Coalition of Urhobo Ex-Militant Leaders led by a notable Phase 2 ex-agitator, ‘General’ Joseph Figbele, has congratulated Chief Government Ekpemukpolo a.k.a Tompolo on the renewal of the pipelines security surveillance contract awarded him by the Federal Government. The Coalition made this known in a release made available to Journalists in Udu, Delta […]
Succour as Lagos lawmaker empowers 300 constituents
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As parts of effort to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy and economic reforms facing Nigerians especially the residents of Eti Osa constituency 2, Lagos State, a member representing Eti Osa 2, Gbolahan Yishawu, empowered about 300 women and youths by procuring equipments for their businesses. This is in […]
TheNiche Lecture: Why does Nigeria stride and slide? By Ikechukwu Amaechi
ON Thursday, October 26, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, Nigeria’s foremost think-tank on foreign affairs, will host the 2023 edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture spearheaded by the TheNiche Foundation for Development Journalism. The lecture series, TheNiche’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative, is aimed at fostering the much-needed but ever-elusive national renaissance. Nigeria is […]
