Federal Government Threatens to Shut Down Filling Stations Selling Petrol at N1,000/litre Amid Worsening Fuel Scarcity
The federal government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has threatened to shut down any filling stations found to be profiteering from Nigerians by selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at exorbitant prices…
ALGON Set To Host Technical Workshop On Primary Healthcare Revitalization
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) is poised to host a high-level Technical Workshop on Primary Healthcare Revitalization and Operationalization Programme (PHC-ROP) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja. The event, held in…
Labour Party NTC Warns Against Julius Abure’s Illegal Congresses and National Convention, Consequences
The Labour Party National Transition Committee (LP-NTC) has issued a stern warning to party members and the general public against the planned membership registration/validation, congresses, and national convention called by the suspended former Acting National Chairman of the party, Mr….
Labour Party Vital To Nigeria’s Sustainable Development – Dr. Sam Amadi
The Labour Party of Nigeria has been identified as a crucial element in the country’s quest for sustainable economic and social development. This assertion was made by Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought,…
ALGON Seeks Partnership with Federal Ministry of Education for Grassroots Education Development
In a bid to address the education gap in Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Councils, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has sought partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education. Led by its National President, Hon Aminu Mu’azu…
Olukoyede Charges Youths on Grassroots’ Anti-Corruption Crusade
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths across the country to take the anti-corruption crusade to the grassroots level. He made the call on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the…
CNPP Demands Explanation from NNPC Limited Over Subsidy Reimbursement Request To FAAC, Insists on Forensic Audit, Suspension of Mele Kyari
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed shock, dismay, and disappointment over the recent demand by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) for the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to pay an outstanding N4.56 trillion for…
Data Protection Commission Slams N555.8m Fine on Fidelity Bank over Data Breach
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Fidelity Bank N555.8 million for violating the National Data Protection Act (NDP Act) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). According to NDPC’s National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, “Data protection compliance is important…
Minister of Power Emphasizes Need for Continuous Training in Power Industry
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has stressed the importance of continuous training for personnel in the power industry, highlighting its role in enhancing professionalism, performance, and productivity. He made this emphasis during a courtesy visit by members of…
Courts’ Restraining Orders on Protests: A Judicial Overreach Or Necessary Evil? – Okutepa, SAN, Reacts
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, has expressed strong reservations about the restraining orders issued by some state High Courts during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. In the lead-up to the August 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance protests…
Renowned Statistician, Prof. Chigbu, Appointed UNN’s Acting VC
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has appointed Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu as its new Acting Vice-Chancellor. The appointment was made during the 288th University’s Governing Council meeting held at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. Professor Chigbu, a renowned…
