Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that all arrangements had been concluded on the new national carrier for the country. Sirika said the carrier would soon commence services. The minister spoke on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 after the Federal Executive...
The Federal Government has accused some oil marketers of frustrating government’s efforts in making the product available to motorists. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, made the allegation when he briefed journalists on the outcome of...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N117 billion for the construction of Oloibiri oil museum in Bayelsa State. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, made this known when he briefed State House correspondents on the...
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has promised to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State and other critical projects if elected president. Tinubu said his government would prioritise development of mineral resources in...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has seized a total of 6,216 National Identity and Voter Cards from some migrants in 21 border states across the country. The Controller General of NIS (CGI), Isa Jere, said this on Wednesday, February 8,...
The Lagos State Government has announced palliative measures to cushion effects of the fuel and cash swap crises on residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, February 8, directed 50 per cent fare reduction in all State-owned transportation services, effective Thursday. Passengers...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to stage a protest over the scarcity of fuel and naira notes in the country. The new NLC President, Joseph Ajaero, made this known while speaking in Abuja on Wednesday. Ajaero, who was the...
Comrade Joseph Ajaero has emerged as the new national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This followed a consensus arrangement by delegates participating in the 13th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of Congress. Ajaero, who was the General Secretary of the...
Kaduna State Government and millions of its residents have applauded the ruling of the Supreme Court, extending the use of the old naira notes beyond the February 10, 2023 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A statement...
The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) has threatened to withdraw the services of its members nationwide following attacks on some commercial banks' premises. It also said it would not stop the withdrawal until the attacks...