Major changes in the Federal Executive Council as the Ministry of Niger Delta and Ministry of Sports Development are scrapped, with several ministries consolidated In a bold move aimed at streamlining Nigeria’s governance, President Tinubu merges ministries as part of a Federal Executive Council (FEC) decision, eliminating two key ministries. The Niger Delta Ministry and…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2024 to 2.9%, citing insecurity and climate-related challenges affecting key sectors The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2024 to 2.9%, reflecting a decline from earlier estimates. This adjustment comes as the IMF projects the global economic growth…
President Tinubu promotes CNG as an affordable alternative to petrol during recent energy initiative discussions In a recent address, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to consider the new petrol and CNG pricing in Nigeria: petrol at N1,000 per litre and CNG at N200. During a meeting at the State House, he highlighted the government’s commitment…
Critics argue that the proposed 30-day youth conference is a political gimmick aimed at diverting attention from pressing issues, while others fear it’s a ploy to win youth support for the 2027 elections President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a 30-day national youth conference, announced during his October 1 Independence Speech, has been met with widespread…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria confirms the continuous supply of 24-hour electricity to neighboring countries despite local challenges Nigeria consistently supplies 24-hour electricity to neighboring countries, including Niger, Togo, and Benin, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Despite ongoing challenges within Nigeria’s power sector, TCN Chief Executive Officer, Sule Abdulaziz, revealed that these…
Critics are raising concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s recent proposal for a youth conference, suggesting it is a tactic to distract from his administration’s failed policies and secure support for the 2027 election. In his October 1 Independence Day speech, Tinubu announced plans for a 30-day national youth conference aimed at addressing the issues facing…
Economic hardship forces Nigerians to abandon toothpaste for traditional alternatives Amid skyrocketing prices of essential goods, chewing sticks replace toothpaste due to high costs in many Nigerian households. The economic situation has made even basic items like toothpaste unaffordable for the average family, pushing people to turn to traditional alternatives. For many, spending thousands of…
The persistent rise in fuel prices and inflation has led to widespread financial hardship across Nigeria, significantly impacting families in Akwa Ibom State. Many households are grappling with severe poverty, and as a result, there has been a sharp increase in gender-based violence (GBV). In Akwa Ibom, many women who once supported their families financially…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is set to probe the frequent grid collapses and outages across the country through a public hearing The NERC public hearing on grid collapses is set to address the recurring power outages that have impacted several states across Nigeria. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) aims to investigate the…
The Nigerian government seeks a $500 million loan from the World Bank to enhance basic education and tackle school dropout rates The Nigerian government is on the verge of securing a World Bank loan for basic education worth $500 million. This move is aimed at addressing the challenges in the country’s education sector, particularly the…
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