Month: January 2025

Amid rising electricity costs and frequent power fluctuations, Nigerian Breweries Plc has received approval to generate its own power at facilities in Abia, Oyo, and Enugu states. Collectively, the company will produce up to 41 megawatts of electricity across its four power stations. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) disclosed this development in its third-quarter […]

The administration of President Bola Tinubu is facing significant pressure to abandon the food import waiver announced in July 2024.According to multiple sources in the Presidency, this pressure stems from private sector stakeholders who argue that allowing food imports could undermine local investments and exacerbate unemployment in Nigeria. Representatives from the private sector described the […]

A deadly airstrike by Myanmar’s military junta has claimed the lives of at least 40 people in a village in western Rakhine state. The attack, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, targeted Kyauk Ni Maw on Ramree island. A spokesperson for the Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic armed group engaged in an ongoing conflict with […]

Petroleum product marketers have clarified why many filling stations are still selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, above ₦1,000 per litre. They attribute this to unsold stock purchased at the previous rate of ₦970 per litre, which remains in storage. On December 19, 2024, the Dangote Refinery reduced its ex-depot petrol price […]

West Ham United has officially named Graham Potter as its new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 49-year-old, who previously managed Chelsea, Swansea City, and Brighton & Hove Albion, now takes on the challenge of leading the Hammers after his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2023. Potter expressed his excitement at returning to the […]

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon by incorporating 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. These terms, which reflect Nigeria’s vibrant culture, have gained global recognition and are widely used in everyday Nigerian life. The new additions include popular expressions such as “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi.” Some of […]

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has ruled against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele’s attempt to challenge the court’s jurisdiction in the fraud case involving $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion. On Wednesday, Justice Rahman Oshodi confirmed that the court had the authority to try Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, on […]

Two lives were lost in separate accidents on Wednesday along the Lagos-Ibadan and Lagos-Abeokuta expressways, adding to the rising number of road fatalities in the region. On the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a driver of a minibus, popularly known as “Korope,” died after his vehicle rammed into a moving truck near the secretariat area. Meanwhile, a pedestrian […]

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a white 15-seater Peugeot bus transporting 59 children aged between four and 12 years in what is suspected to be a case of child trafficking. The vehicle, with registration number KMC 283 ZJ, was stopped along the Abuja-Kano route on Monday by a police team led […]

Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, has emphasized the urgent need for tariff adjustments, citing a 300 percent increase in operational costs over the past 18 to 24 months. He stated that these changes are critical for ensuring the telecom sector’s long-term viability. In a statement issued on Monday, Balsingh highlighted the difficult […]


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