In a recent statement issued on its official social media platform, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has addressed growing concerns about the possibility of a surge in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. On Monday, at approximately 11:48 PM, NNPCL took to its official social media account…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has launched an innovative online top-up initiative aimed at providing Higher National Diploma (HND) holders the opportunity to elevate their credentials to Bachelor’s Degrees. This program, spanning one year, collaborates with accredited foreign universities to facilitate this educational transition. According to a statement released by Mrs. Fatima Abubakar,…
The recent devaluation of the Nigerian naira in relation to the United States dollar, accompanied by an upswing in global crude oil prices, has sparked apprehension among Nigerians about a potential increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other oil…
In a significant development amid growing concerns, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing crisis in Niger Republic. Despite facing opposition from prominent figures and groups within Nigeria, the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government convened yesterday to order the immediate deployment of a standby…
Amidst escalating tensions, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has lashed out at the World Bank, accusing the global institution of attempting to use financial leverage to manipulate his government’s policies regarding the contentious anti-LGBTQ legislation. Museveni’s strong remarks came in response to the World Bank’s recent decision to suspend the consideration of new loans to Uganda….
In a significant move, the World Bank has announced its decision to halt the consideration of new loans for Uganda in response to the country’s adoption of a highly controversial law targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. The law, which was passed earlier this year by the Ugandan government, criminalizes same-sex conduct and imposes severe penalties. Under the…
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily breakfast program, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Committee and former Fiscal Policy Partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has proposed a significant shift in Nigeria’s revenue collection strategy. Oyedele highlighted the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the optimal candidate for collecting revenue on behalf of Ministries, Departments,…
The Lagos State Police Command apprehended Taye Abass, a female trader, for reportedly using her niece, to traffic the illicit substance Colorado, evading police Scrutiny in the process. Abass, residing in Oko Oba area, admitted to the crime during her presentation at the Ikeja state headquarters on Tuesday. She confessed to consistently employing the young…
