In a significant move towards decongesting custodial centers nationwide, the Federal Government has released 150 inmates from the Maximum Custodial Centre in Kano State. Facilitated by the Presidential Committee on Decongestion and Reform of Custodial Centres, this release addresses the pressing issue of overcrowding, a major challenge in Nigeria’s prison […]
Three-time African champions, Super Eagles of Nigeria have today dropped 2 spots to 42nd spot in the latest ranking released this morning from the ranking announced at the end of October. The world football governing body, FIFA published this in its latest ranking of National Teams. The reason for this drop […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the playing of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign music in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly during the presentation of the 2024 budget. The party described the act as “a blatant disregard for and violation of the sanctity of the National Assembly, the […]
The Supreme Court has today ruled that both the old and the new naira notes of N200, N500 and N1,000 will remain valid legal tenders until further notice. This was announced in a ruling by a seven-man panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro where the apex court ordered the old […]
President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2024 budget proposal of N27.5 trillion to the National Assembly. Christened the ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, the President emphasized its focus on micro-economic stability, poverty reduction, and greater access to social security. Key Highlights: N27.5 trillion budget, 26% higher than 2023 Prioritization of human […]
African universities are spearheading a UN initiative to adopt 5G Tech Spaces as Digital Climate Action tools to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Highlights: African universities are embracing 5G Tech Spaces to accelerate climate-smart innovation and research. 5G Tech Spaces provide a cost-effective, modular […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit. This was disclosed by the president’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale stating that President Tinubu will deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing. […]
“The Federal Government is addressing the surge in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, initiating efforts to reduce the cost of cooking gas for consumers. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, convened a meeting with key stakeholders, including Chevron Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, to […]
“After months of speculation and anticipation, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has officially declared his candidacy for the 2024 governorship election in the state. In a pre-recorded speech aired recently, Shaibu announced his intention to run on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The 53-year-old politician, who […]
“In a recent ruling, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja dismissed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)’s attempt to overturn a previous judgement preventing the imposition of fines on broadcast stations. The judge rejected all grounds presented by the NBC, emphasizing that the commission failed to file a […]
