February 20
Nigeria: Electricity - Forex Crisis, Inflation Drive Up Meter Prices By 80 Percent - -Investigation
NIGERIA'S foreign exchange and inflation have combined to push the prices of prepaid meters year-on-year, YoY by 80 percent to N147, 610.43 (Single phase) in February 2024, from… Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Crises - 2024 Budget Suffers Major Dislocations
THERE are indications that the Federal Government may be forced to review the 2024 Appropriation Act as recent developments in the foreign exchange market may have put the… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Power Grid Drops to 3,530mw As Rationing Persists Nationwide
Amid gas supply challenges and financial outlook, power supply across the country remained stranded over the weekend as measures by the Federal Government to improve national grid… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Military Pensions Board Commences Electronic Verification Exercise for Ex-Soldiers - Irhumheson
...Tests Runs Pilot Phase with 9,600 retirees Read more »
Nigeria: NGX Group, Stock Market Stakeholders Visit Ogunbanjo, Wigwe's Families
Representatives of the board and management of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and key stakeholders from the capital market community paid a condolence visit to the families of late… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Residents Lament Increase in Cement Price
End users of cement in Benue have decried the sudden increase in the price of the product from N5,500 to N8,000. Read more »
Nigeria: Iju-Ishaga Fire - Lagos Commences Probe Into Gas Explosion
....vows to sanction culprits Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Nigeria Sitting On Keg of Gunpowder - Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, said Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder as a result of the economic… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Make Kaduna Preferred Destination for Investors - Sani UBA
...Says Kaduna is set for new infrastructure levels Read more »
Nigeria: How Ports Invaders Killed Our Members - Maritime Workers
Not long ago, some members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, were murdered in cold blood following a violent invasion of Lagos ports by suspected thugs brought from… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Fares - Fears Mount Over Likely Shutdown As Tickets Price Rises
The current upsurge in the prices of air tickets has further increased the growing challenges threatening the operations of airlines in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Assembly Urges Sokoto Govt to Ban Exportation of Food Items
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the state government to ban the exportation of food items to neighboring countries to curb food inflation. Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Actions Injurious to Your Bail, Court Warns 20 Ex-Ptd Leaders
An FCT High Court has warned 20 former leaders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, charged with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 29.9 Percent As Food Prices Rise
Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 29.9%, a near 28-year high in January, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday. Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Hardship - We Can't Pacify the People Anymore - Northern Traditional Rulers Tell FG
Monarchs from the North under the umbrella of Northern Traditional Council led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar have told the Federal Government that unless… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Makes U-Turn, Says UK Lawyers Can't Practise in Nigeria
The Federal Government has made a U-turn on its earlier statement on the legal aspect of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership signed with the United Kingdom on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: How We're Using Technology to Improve Learning Process in Nigeria - Educare Boss, Alex Onyia
With the education sector receiving 8.8% of the 2024 budget, stakeholders are optimistic as they prepare for what should be an exciting year. Precious Chukwudi of Vanguard met with… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I No Be Iwobi', Sadiq Umar Warns Cyberbullies Over Afcon Loss
Super Eagles and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, has warned cyberbullies against trolling him following the Super Eagles' loss against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: Reject IMF's Recommendation On Fuel, Electricity Subsidy, Prp Tells FG
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has advised the Federal Government to reject the advice of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to phase out petrol and electricity subsidies. Read more »
Nigeria: Vanguard Personality of the Year - Adeleke, Giant Strides in Infrastructure
When Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State took the oath of office on November 27, 2022, many thought he would fail to abide by his promise to chase out darkness from the State of… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Niwa to Remove Five Wrecks, License 2200 Boats in Lagos
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to remove five wrecks obstructing navigation along the Lagos backwaters. This initiative is aimed at addressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Unbearable Cost - Table, Sachet Water Producers Close Shop in Enugu
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) says it will shut down and suspend production in all water-producing factories in Enugu State due to the unbearable high cost of… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Wants Accessible, Affordable Energy for Nigerians
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has tasked stakeholders in the energy sector to work toward accessible and affordable renewable energy for Nigerians in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Eedc Says Current Poor Power Supply in S/East Is Beyond Its Powers
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says the poor power supply currently experienced across the South-East is beyond its powers. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cyber-Bullying, Fake News - IG Orders Clampdown On Individuals, Groups
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to clamp down on individuals and groups of people who are bent on… Read more »