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Protest Turns Violent in Kwara State University, Host Community
Mosque and Vehicles Damaged, Police Officer Injured During Clash
In a tumultuous turn of events, a protest by enraged students of Kwara State University (KWASU) escalated into violence, resulting in the injury of a police officer and damage to properties … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Urges Federal Ministry Staff to Expedite Welfare Policies
President Bola Tinubu convened a meeting with federal permanent secretaries, emphasizing the need for expeditious action on policies affecting Nigerian citizens’ welfare and economic well-being.
He warned against ineffective bureaucracy causing delays in interventions and directed monthly briefings and quarterly … Continue Reading
Federal Government Bans Cooking Gas Export to Combat Price Surge
In a bid to alleviate the soaring prices of cooking gas and stabilize the domestic market, the Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented a ban on the exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas.
The decision … Continue Reading
EFCC urges collaboration between NCC to Combat Internet Fraud
In a bid to tackle the growing menace of internet fraud in Nigeria, Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called for increased collaboration between the EFCC and the Nigerian Communication Commission … Continue Reading
Nigerian Government Cracks Down on Binance and others Amid Forex Crisis
In a bid to tackle what it perceives as ongoing manipulation of the forex market and illicit fund movements, the Nigerian government has taken decisive action by blocking several online platforms, including Binance and OctaFX.
Sources within major telecommunications … Continue Reading
Vice President, Shettima Unveils 32 Smuggling Routes Amidst Food Crisis
In a bid to address the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed startling revelations regarding food smuggling routes during a conference on Public Wealth Management in Abuja.
Vice President Shettima revealed that 32 illegal smuggling routes … Continue Reading
Delta State Governor Appoints Special Advisers, Strengthens Community Relations
In a bid to enhance government efficiency and foster community relations, the Delta State Governor, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated six individuals as Special Advisers.
The newly appointed Special Advisers are Ramson Kweki, Dimaro Progress, Chief Barry Gbe, … Continue Reading
Tinubu Appoints New Director/CEO for Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
Pending confirmation by the Senate, Ms. Bakari, a seasoned lawyer and financial … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Unveils Plan to Unlock Trillions in Public Wealth to Spur Economic Growth
Initiative Aims to Create Jobs, Stabilize Naira, and Drive GDP Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a bold plan to leverage the country’s vast public assets, aiming to generate millions of jobs and inject liquidity into the foreign exchange … Continue Reading
Fuel Scarcity: Federal Government Intervenes as Fuel Queues Resurface: Oil Marketers Halt Operations as Scarcity Looms
In response to the resurgence of fuel queues across the nation, the Federal Government has initiated measures to address the concerns of oil transporters and distributors to evade fuel scarcity.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken … Continue Reading