Tinubu Signs Amended Students Loan Bill Into Law
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law as the new legislation repeals the previous Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act of 2023 and enacts the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act…
Nigeria’s Electricity Regulator Hikes Tariff For Band A Consumers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved about 300% increase in electricity rates for Band A category customers, leading to removal electricity subsidy for 15 percent of consumers. Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours…
Samsung Reiterates Commitment To Affordable 5G-enabled Technology
Samsung Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to democratising 5G technology, making it accessible to a diverse range of consumers without compromising on performance, features, or design. This is even as the technology company has unveiled two new additions to its…
Fraudsters Clone Air Peace Website, Fleece Customers
Indigenous aviation company, Air Peace, on Tuesday, raised the alarm that some passengers intending to book United Kingdom (UK) flights on its portal were fleeced by fraudsters who cloned its official website. The alarm was coming a few days after…
CBN Clears Inherited $7 billion FX Backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog inherited by Governor Yemi Cardoso. This move fulfils a key pledge on his appointment and signifies a significant step towards restoring confidence in the economy….
Gombe DG, Misilli Receives NIPR Gold Certificate
In recognition of his exemplary contributions to public sector communication, the director-general of press affairs, Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, has received the prestigious Spokespersons Gold Certificate, Public Sector (State) category conferred on him by the Nigerian Institute of…
South East Monarch Felicitates Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at 60
A traditional ruler in the South East region, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Eze-Igwe Willy Ezugwu, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as he celebrates his 60th birthday. The monarch, in his birthday massage…
Minister Urges Mineral-rich African Countries To Use Reserves As Equity To Avoid Impoverishing Debt Trap
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has urged mineral- rich African countries to use the proven mineral reserves of their countries as equity in joint ventures instead of taking loans that worsen the plight of their people….
Govt Failure: Abductions of Women, Children, and Students Shake Northern Nigeria
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The recent mass abductions in Northern Nigeria are a clear indication of the authorities’ continued failure to protect its citizens from attacks by armed groups. The shocking abduction of over 400 displaced people in Borno state and…
Enugu’s Land Grabbing Crisis: NGIJ Investigation Unveils Exploitative Woes As “Captain” Accused of Using Soldiers For Land Grabbing Linked To Lagbaja Family
By NGIJ Team In recent years, Nigeria has been grappling with a pressing issue known as land grabbing, where land rights are violated and increasingly stripped away from local communities and vulnerable individuals. This contentious practice, often fuelled by powerful…
