The Ogun Government has issued a stern warning to residents in flood-prone areas as a looming disaster threatens the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, addressed the press in Abeokuta on Tuesday, cautioning residents based on the Federal Government’s 2024 flood prediction. Oresanya revealed that the Federal Government […]
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Floods And Currency Devaluation To Drive Nigeria’s 2025 Inflation
Report has it that inflation in Nigeria is expected to remain high in 2025, driven by intermittent flooding and challenges with the country’s currency, the naira. A recent Reuters poll reveals that while inflation in key African economies is projected to ease, Nigeria’s inflation is likely to persist due to […]
Court Grants EFCC Order To Freeze 1,146 Suspicious Accounts
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze 1,146 bank accounts. These accounts belong to individuals and companies under investigation for alleged offences related to unauthorized forex dealings, money laundering, and terrorism financing. […]
ICPC Tracks 219.8 Billion Naira Across MDAs in Five Years
In a bid to tackle corruption and ensure transparency in government projects, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully tracked a total of over 219.8 billion naira across 176 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) over the past five years. Speaking at a press conference held […]
Nigeria Joins The World To Celebrate Workers Day
The Federal Government has declared today, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday in honor of Workers’ Day. The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, restated the government’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and fairness in labor. Tunji-Ojo emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s dedication to fostering innovation, […]
FBI Burst 7 Nigerian Pickers In U.S For Laundering $8m Yahoo Boys Proceed In Lagos
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations has filed charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy against seven Nigerian men accused of acting as middlemen in romance scams. Between March 2018 and June 2019, these individuals collaborated with fraudsters in Nigeria to execute romance scams across America, targeting vulnerable citizens. […]
Nigerian students, others face tough times in Canada over employment
On the Foreign SceneA report by the Voice of America has revealed that foreign students, including Nigerians, are struggling to find part-time jobs in Canada, leading to challenging living conditions. Since Canada introduced employment pathways for foreign students, many from Nigeria and beyond have migrated, only to face a scarcity […]
University Lecturer Advocates For Inclusion of Special Education Training in Tertiary Schools.
A lecturer at the University of Ilorin has advocated for the mandatory inclusion of special education in teacher training programs across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Professor Bolanle Olawuyi, speaking at the 255th inaugural lecture of the University of Ilorin, emphasized the importance of integrating special education into general studies at tertiary […]
Human Rights Lawyer Falana Faults Minster Adebayo Adelabu Over Increase in Electricity Tariff
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, asserting that the minister has failed Nigerians over the electricity tariff increase. Femi Falana has voiced dissatisfaction with the Federal Government, particularly Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, regarding the recent electricity tariff hike. Falana alleged that the move […]
NNPCL Assures Of Adequate Fuel To Last For Days
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured the public that fuel queues across the nation will be cleared by Wednesday. According to the Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, the company has an excess availability of over 1.5 billion liters of fuel, enough to last for at least […]