FG approves recruitment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres
The Federal Government has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to address shortage of medical personnel in correctional centres across the country. The Ministry of Interior has also secured a presidential approval for the National Youth Service…
BREAKING: Blackout As National Grid Collapses
The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness. According to report, the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning. The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, has yet to…
Eko Electricity Distribution Company Rolls Out Free Prepaid Meters
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has commenced the distribution of free prepaid meters to Band A customers within its franchise area as part of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) scheme. This initiative aims to bridge the metering gap in Nigeria,…
MTN Implements Major Tariff Hike, Raises Data Prices
The 1.5 terabyte 90-day plan has risen from N150,000 to N240,000, and the 600GB 90-day plan is now priced at N120,000, up from N75,000, according to the updated list. MTN has implemented a major tariff hike and raised data prices….
Nigerian Professor dies in USA
Renowned scholar and prolific author, Professor Balogun Odun, has passed away. He died on February 7, 2025, in the United States at the age of 78. Born on April 21, 1946, in Iga Akoko, Ondo State, Professor Odun was a…
JUST IN: CBN Announces New ATM Transaction Fees
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has announced new transaction fees for automated teller machines (ATMs) In a statement signed by John Onojah, acting director of financial policy and regulation department, the apex bank said the revised charges will take…
Dangote Peugeot begins 3008 GT assembly in Kaduna, unveils Landmark pickup
Dangote Peugeot begins 3008 GT assembly in Kaduna, unveils Landmark pickup The official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has taken another bold step towards regaining its leadership position…
Sanwo-Olu increases Lagos Red Line rail services to nine trips daily
Lagos State’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a major expansion of the Red Line Rail Service operations starting today. He made this known via a post on X on Sunday. “Starting tomorrow, the Red Line Rail Service will expand its…
I’m Available – Adesina Hints On Running For Presidency In 2027
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has hinted at running for the position of Nigeria’s president. The AfDB boss affirmed he is available for national service after his tenure at the bank concludes, specifically stating,…
Ghana’s President, Mahama Bans First-Class Travel for Government Officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts to cut down public expenditure amid the country’s economic difficulties. Speaking at the swearing-in of new ministers at the Jubilee House,…