In a landmark ruling, Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to halt the use of the NBC Act and Code to impose fines, threaten sanctions, and harass broadcast stations and other independent media houses across Nigeria. The judgment, delivered on Friday, marks a significant Read More…
In a historic achievement, Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina has secured the first runner-up position at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, held in Mexico City. Competing against 126 contestants from around the world, including 18 from Africa, Adetshina’s performance has brought immense pride to Nigeria. Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe stage began with her victory at the Read More…
In a significant boost to its oil output, Nigeria’s state oil firm, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), announced on Thursday that it has increased oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd). This marks a substantial rise from the 1.3 million bpd recorded in October, as reported by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Read More…
The Nigerian government has unveiled its Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025-2027, proposing a total expenditure of ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. This ambitious plan aims to drive economic growth and development across various sectors. The MTEF includes several critical assumptions and projections: The MTEF is a crucial document that outlines the government’s fiscal Read More…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a strategic initiative to enhance connectivity between Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) and Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) across the country. This move aims to streamline export processes and create pathways for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. The Nigerian Ports Authority, established in 1954, is responsible for managing and Read More…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $4.4 million (approximately N7.4 billion) to support efforts against cholera in Lagos. This significant funding aims to address the recurrent cholera outbreaks that have plagued the densely populated city, particularly in underserved communities. Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by ingesting water or food contaminated Read More…
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered drugs worth ₦4.4 billion concealed in the lavatories of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This operation, conducted on November 10, 2024, is part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Read More…
At an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday, President Bola Tinubu urged the global community to pursue the actualisation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing that the “conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Speaking at the one-day summit attended by heads of state from the Organisation of Read More…
In the early hours of Saturday, 9th November 2024, vandals targeted the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN) 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1, cutting off a key bulk power supply route in central Nigeria. TCN engineers, attempting to re-energize the line, encountered repeated tripping, prompting an inspection by TCN’s patrol team. “Upon inspection, they discovered that Read More…
Shola Shoretire, the Nigerian-eligible forward, is set to triumphantly return to Old Trafford on Thursday, November 7, 2024, as his new team PAOK takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. This marks 900 days since Shoretire last played for the Red Devils in a competitive match. Shoretire began his youth career with Whitley Read More…
