Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel price hike
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the current pump price of petrol, noting that Nigerians are now paying as much as ₦1,470 per litre even though crude oil, at $102.52 per barrel, sells for far less than the $147 per barrel it fetched in 2008 when petrol sold for ₦65 per litre under the late President Umar Musa Yar'Adua.
FG Commissions KWASU ICT Centre for Youths
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Federal Government has commissioned a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative-backed ICT Experience Centre at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, to equip Nigerian youths with digital skills needed to thrive in a modern and competitive world. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented at the commissioning on Tuesday by […]
2027: Coalition asks INEC to recognise Faduri
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A coalition of civil society organisations has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Oluwadare Joseph Faduri, popularly known as Fadojoe, as the presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the 2027 general election. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice […]
Higher SSB Tax may raise prices – Report warns
By Chidinma Chukwu, ABUJA A new report by ThinkBusiness Africa has warned that the proposed increase in Nigeria’s excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could significantly raise prices of soft drinks, while its impact on obesity, diabetes and hypertension remains uncertain. The report examined the proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise Tariff, Etc. (Consolidation) Act […]
How noise is becoming an environmental threat in Lagos
By Divine grace Onosetale Lagos was never quiet. But there is a difference between the sound of a city and noise that begins to interfere with everyday life. From the blast of horns in Oshodi to the endless hum of generators in different parts of the state; from loudspeakers at markets and religious centres to […]
N/Delta Group says President Tinubu has potential to develop Nigeria
…as youths, women declare strong support for Tinubu’s re-election By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — AHEAD of the 2027 presidential election, Niger Delta region youths and women, yesterday, declared strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. This was asserted by the Niger Delta Accredited Supporters for Tinubu 2027, which the association said the region backing […]
