July 10, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy and the Arrogance of the Elite
For the past few weeks, I have restrained myself from commenting on the controversial issue of subsidy removal. I've heard many pundits, commentators and columnists utter their… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Nigeria: Salary Increment - Resident Doctors Extend Ultimatum to Govt By 2 Weeks
Following the expiration of its ultimatum to the government for immediate implementation of a 200 per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS, the… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Hike, Other Anti-Poor Policies - a Declaration of War On Workers, Masses - NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said the recent hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, and other perceived anti-poor policies were… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Carrying Pensioners Along - NLC, TUC Vs Govt On Fuel Subsidy Engagement
Resolutions reached at the engagement between the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the federal government with the intervention of the Speaker, House… Read more »
Nigeria: New Electricity Tariffs - Tinubu's Socio-Economic Game-Changer
The coming of the Tinubu Era at this critical juncture in Nigeria's chequered history seems to have signalled, once and for all, the death knell of all energy-related subsidies.… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Appoints Gbobo As MD of Gas Subsidiary
Shell has announced the appointment of Mr. Ralph Gbobo as the Managing Director of its gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, with effect from 1st July 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Angola Now Biggest Oil Drilling Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa - Report
Nigeria has equaled Angola as the largest oil drilling market in sub-Saharan this year, according to a report by Hawilti and the Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Investigation Launched into Abuja Building Collapse, Vows Justice for Culprits
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has set up a committee to determine the immediate and remote causes of the collapse of a three-storey building on Monday at… Read more »
Nigeria: Bread Producers Serve Notice of Imminent Hike in Prices
Nigerians have been asked to brace up for increase in the prices of bread, a major food item on the table of almost all Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Banks' Borrowing From CBN Intensifies, Rises 140% to N10.35trn
·As deposits rise 34% Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: 9 Rescued, 11 Trapped, As 4-Storey Hotel Under Construction Collapses in Abuja
Nine out of 20 persons who were feared trapped in the rubble of a four-storey hotel building that collapsed on Monday in Dape, Life Camp, Abuja, have been rescued. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC E&P, NOSL Create Awareness On Healthy Living for Children in Akwa-Ibom
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production (NNPC E&P) and Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL) have organised a free medical intervention programmes… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - How Sirika Deceived Buhari
Fresh facts have emerged, revealing how the former minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, deceived President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians to unveil the new national carrier, Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Missing in Top 20 Global Ranking
Despite the dynamic environment of the airline industry, along with several interventions to enhance their daily operations, no Nigerian airline was listed in the top 20 best… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Made e-Vehicles Unattractive in Nigeria - World Bank
The World Bank has said the decision by the previous administration to subsidise the price of petrol hindered the development of e-mobility and use of alternative vehicles, such as… Read more »
Nigeria: 9 Illegal Refineries With 1m/Bpd Production Capacity Uncovered in Bayelsa
As the ongoing war against crude oil theft and illegal refineries in Niger Delta intensifies, no fewer than nine illegal refinery sites with a combined total daily production… Read more »
Nigeria: Anxiety As Govt Resumes Work On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Today
Motorists and road users plying the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, yesterday, expressed fears as the contractor of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing resumes rehabilitation work… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnap of Oil Workers in Lagos - Family of Victims Weep, Besiege Company Office
Barely 48 hours after the Managing Director and seven employees of a Lagos-based oil company were kidnapped while in a boat heading towards the highbrow Lekki area of the state,… Read more »
Nigeria: I Could Have Asked for My Share of Fuel Subsidy, but God Forbid - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he will not partake in the economic destruction of the country by enemies of the nation. Read more »
Africa: Bloomberg Rates Dangote Africa's Richest Man With U.S.$15.6 Billion
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, remains the richest man in Africa, despite the volatility of Nigerian currency against the dollar, according to Bloomberg Billionaires… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Debut First 100% Electric Taxi Fleet
The transport sector in Nigeria represents about 24% of in-scope carbon emissions every year. Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Major Oil Spills Discovered in Rivers Communities in One Week
A nonprofit organization, Oilwatch Africa, yesterday, raised alarm over two major oil spills in Rivers communities within one week by an international oil company operating in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tariff Hike - NERC Awaits President's Approval, Plans Stakeholders Meeting
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, is awaiting the approval of President Bola Tinubu before a new tariff regime is made public. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Govt Lives in Opulence While Nigerians Groan - Labour Party
The Labour Party has slammed the President Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration for showing early signs of continuing "the wasteful lifestyle" of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Canada Announces Tech Job Opportunities for Nigerians, Others
Canada has unveiled its first-ever immigration tech talent mechanism that will establish new job opportunities for Nigerian citizens and others. Read more »