Resolution of OPL 245 dispute will lead to economic boom – AGF Fagbemi
THE Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the country's fiscal muscle.
Umahi University sanctions 29 students, expels 3; matriculates 1,044 students
The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, has sanctioned 29 students for offences including exam malpractice, bullying, theft, and drug use, while three students were expelled, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jesse Uneke, has disclosed.
Unite against bad governance - Obi urges opposition after formalising ADC membership
Obi made the disclosure in a statement posted on X on Sunday, a day after completing his registration in Agulu, Anambra State, following a flag-off ceremony in Awka on Saturday, March 8.
Consumers spent N2.311trn on electricity in 2025 despite service challenges – NERC
Nigerian consumers spent N2.311 trillion on electricity in 2025, even amid widespread complaints over poor service from electricity distribution companies (DisCos), according to reports from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Transport reforms: Gov Otu slashes tickets, fines as TRAMRA resumes
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered a comprehensive review of transport enforcement operations across the state, announcing reductions in tickets and fines for commercial drivers, even as the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency prepares to resume its statutory functions on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Reliable population data key to national development — Bagudu
By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said reliable population data is critical to Nigeria’s national development, stressing that credible demographic information is essential for effective planning and policy making. According to a statement by the ministry on Sunday, Bagudu spoke during a familiarisation visit by the Chairman […]
