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FG Airlifts Stranded Nigerians from UAE to Abuja

The Federal Government has repatriated 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), signed by its Director General, Bashir Garga, the returnees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 5:57 AM on Tuesday. A team of government officials led by NEMA received […]

FG Sends 20 Trucks of Rice to Each State to Combat Food Shortage

The Federal Government has distributed 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in a bid to tackle the nation’s food shortage. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Idris emphasized that this […]

Nigeria’s Inflation Soars to 34.19% as Food Prices Climb

Nigeria’s inflation rate has surged to a new high, reaching 34.19% in June 2024, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a 0.24 percentage point increase from the 33.95% inflation rate recorded in May 2024. “In June 2024, the headline inflation rate increased to 34.19% compared to the […]

Police Suspend E-CMR Enforcement Following Legal Pushback

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the suspension of the enforcement of the Electronic Central Motor Registry Registration Process (e-CMR), initially set to begin on July 29, 2024. In a statement by Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, the suspension is intended to provide time for a comprehensive public awareness campaign about […]

President Tinubu Mourns Victims of Plateau School Building Collapse

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the tragic collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau State, which resulted in multiple deaths and many injuries. In a statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), President Tinubu described the incident as a huge loss to the […]

FG Moves to Fully Meter 187 Flow Stations, Enhance Oil Sector Transparency

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has announced that the federal government has awarded contracts to ensure the full metering of Nigeria’s 187 oil flow stations, as well as to implement software for tracking the movement of Nigeria’s oil on the high seas. Briefing journalists in his Abuja office, the […]

Tragedy in Jos: School Building Collapse Claims 22 Lives, Injures 132

The Plateau State Government has reported that 22 people have died and 132 have been injured following the collapse of a school building in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Friday evening, Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms, said, “As of 6:00 pm, 154 people have […]

President Tinubu Renames National Theatre in Honour of Wole Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. This announcement, made in a letter signed by Tinubu, comes in honor of Soyinka’s 90th birthday. “I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and world-renowned Professor […]

₦721bn Paid in Bribes to Nigerian Officials in 2023 – UN, NBS

A report released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that Nigerian public officials received ₦721 billion in bribes in 2023. The report, titled “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” highlights the pervasive nature of bribery in the country and its […]

CBN’s Economic Policies Showing Positive Impact – Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has reassured Nigerians that the bank’s economic reforms are yielding significant results. Speaking at the Business Day CEO Forum 2024 in Lagos on Thursday, Cardoso highlighted a 50% reduction in month-on-month inflation between February and May. Cardoso explained that interest rates are determined by […]

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