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UK Government to Introduce New Passport Fees from April 2025
According to the UK government, the revised pricing is necessary to maintain a self-sustaining passport system without relying on general taxation. The fees contribute to processing applications, providing consular assistance for lost or stolen passports, and managing border security.
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Ijaw Leaders to Convene Over Rivers State Crisis, Weigh Self-Determination Options
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has reignited discussions among the Ijaw ethnic group regarding their political future within Nigeria. The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the apex … Continue Reading
NYSC will Begin N77,000 allowance Payment In March – DG
NYSC Corps Members to Receive New Monthly Allowance of N77,000 Starting March 2025
Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has announced that corps members will benefit from a new monthly allowance … Continue Reading
Senate approves Rivers emergency rule
Senate Approves State of Emergency in Rivers State Following Presidential Declaration
The Nigerian Senate has officially endorsed the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. This decision was reached during a closed-door session held on Thursday, … Continue Reading
Opposition Leaders Urge NASS to Reject State of Emergency in Rivers
At a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, key political leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir
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FG Launches N300 Billion Bond Re-issue for March 2025 Auction
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office to Offer N300 Billion in Re-Opened Federal Government Bonds
The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has announced an upcoming auction for two re-opened Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds, totaling N300 billion. This initiative is … Continue Reading
JUST IN: House of Reps Backs Emergency Rule in Rivers State
The decision followed a formal letter from the president, urging lawmakers to endorse the emergency measure in Rivers state.
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant development, the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to declare a … Continue Reading
South-South Governors Urge Reversal of Emergency Rule in Rivers State
While acknowledging the president’s constitutional role in maintaining national security, the governors argued that the situation in Rivers State does not meet the necessary conditions outlined in Section 305(3) of the Nigerian Constitution for an emergency rule.
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SoftBank secures $6.5bn deal for US Chip Company, Ampere
SoftBank Group to Acquire US Semiconductor Firm Ampere for $6.5 Billion Amidst AI Demand Surge
In a significant move to bolster its portfolio in the artificial intelligence sector, SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it has finalized a deal to … Continue Reading
FCTA: PDP Owes 28 Years of Ground Rent on Secretariat Land
The FCTA insists that the action is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that landowners meet their obligations, as required by law.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Continue Reading