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Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Wike, Fubara, Ogoni Leaders
Meanwhile, a coalition of civil society organisations has demanded $1 trillion from the Federal Government for the clean-up of the Niger Delta and compensation for lost livelihoods before resuming crude oil production in Ogoniland.
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu… Continue Reading
President Trump Grants Mass pardon To 1,500 Capitol rioters
Former US President Donald Trump Sparks Outrage with Mass Pardon of Capitol Rioters
President Donald Trump has issued full pardons to more than 1,500 individuals convicted of their involvement in the January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol. … Continue Reading
Google Launches Fully Funded AI Science Scholarships for African Students
California – African students with aspirations in artificial intelligence (AI) and related fields now have a golden opportunity to advance their careers, thanks to the 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships.
The prestigious program, now open for applications, … Continue Reading
UPDATED: NCC Approves 50% Tariff Increase for Telecom Operators
According to the NCC’s latest report, Nigerians spent 205.3 billion minutes on outgoing calls and 203.2 billion minutes on incoming calls in 2023, resulting in a total of 408.5 billion minutes. With the tariff hike, telecom operators could generate significant
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Trump Signs Executive Order Withdrawing U.S. from WHO
In the new executive order, Trump directed federal agencies to halt the transfer of U.S. government funds, resources, or support to the WHO and instead identify credible domestic and international partners to assume the responsibilities previously undertaken by the organization.
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Aviation Minister announces plans for aircraft manufacturing firm
Minister of Aviation Unveils Advanced Maintenance Facility and Upcoming Aircraft Manufacturing Company
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has launched a cutting-edge maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility led by XEJet. During the groundbreaking event for … Continue Reading
BREAKING: NCC Approves 50% Tariff Increase for Telecom Operators
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff adjustment for telecom operators, citing rising operational costs and the need to ensure the sustainability of the industry
The regulatory body announced the development in a statement … Continue Reading
Chinese Company Supports Nigeria’s Mega $20 Billion Ogidigben Gas Project
China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Commits to Nigeria’s $20 Billion Ogidigben Gas Project
China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd (CNCEC) has pledged its support for Nigeria’s mega Ogidigben Gas Project in Delta State, a move that … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Oando Shares Surge Over 14% Following Strong Earnings Report
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oando shares has experienced a significant boost in … Continue Reading
Fintech Transactions Boost FG’s EMTL Revenue to Record N31.2b in December 2024
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government’s revenue from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) reached an all-time high of N31.2 billion in December 2024, following the extension of the levy to fintech transactions.
This represents a 107% increase compared to … Continue Reading