Edo Election: Civil Society Coalition Warns INEC, Security Agencies Of The Dire Democratic Consequences Of Compromise
The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Security Agencies to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process in the collation of the Edo State Governorship Election…
Do Not Destroy Democracy: CNPP Warns INEC to Stay Uncompromised in Edo Election
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has sounded a warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain its neutrality and ensure the sanctity of the electoral process in the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election. As Edo State…
Dangote Refinery: How FX Intervention Can Slash Petrol Prices Below N600 Per Liter — Refinery Operators
The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has called on the Nigerian government to peg foreign exchange at N1000 per dollar to reduce Dangote Refinery’s petrol price to below N600 per liter. This suggestion comes amid the current petrol…
Nigeria’s Economic Woes: Bukar Reveals How Inefficient Ports Drive Trade to Neighboring Benin Republic
Nigeria’s struggling economy has been dealt another blow as its inefficient ports continue to drive trade volumes to neighboring Benin Republic. According to Kyari Bukar, former Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), the country’s clumsy bureaucracies and bottlenecks…
How NLC Rejected Tinubu’s Sponsored Tour, Demanded Border Security
The National Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s offer to sponsor a tour of West African countries where petrol prices are as high as N2,000, citing concerns over fuel smuggling and border security. “Mr. President also offered to…
Former Kogi Governor Still on the Run, EFCC Debunks Yahaya Bello’s Media Aide’s Claims
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked media reports credited to the media aide of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, that the wanted money laundering suspect is in the EFCC custody. In a statement released today,…
Middle-Class Woes: Cardinal Onaiyekan Tasks Tinubu On Policy Review Amidst Economic Hardship
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, former Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s economic crisis, emphasizing the need for a policy review to alleviate the suffering of the middle class. Speaking on the sidelines of a Marian Concert…
EFCC Probe: Yahaya Bello Finally Surrenders After Months of Hide-and-Seek
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has finally honored the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of evading arrest. The development marks a significant turn in the EFCC’s investigation into Bello’s activities, particularly the alleged…
NNPC Under Fire Over Dangote Refinery Petrol Pricing Discrepancy
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) is facing criticism from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) over its pricing of petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery. IPMAN National Welfare Officer, John Kekeocha, expressed concerns on Channels…
FAO Conducts Training of Trainers Workshop on Fodder Production in North East Nigeria
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has successfully concluded a week-long Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on fodder production in Maiduguri, Borno State. The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of government extension workers and FAO…
