The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has recorded a remarkable $980 million in investments in just 18 months, signalling what stakeholders describe as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sectors. PCNGI Chief Executive Officer, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed the figure on Wednesday at the launch of the Portland Gas Ltd/NASENI CNG Daughter Station Auto Conversion and […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged the Federal Government to raise its pension contribution for police officers from 10 per cent to 20 per cent, saying the move would significantly improve retirement savings and welfare for personnel. PenCom Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, made the call during a visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Thursday began a two-day sensitisation and inspection tour of Federal Government projects in Enugu and Ebonyi states, aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and promoting transparency. Idris arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, where he was received by state officials before proceeding to […]
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has opened up about her relationship status, revealing that she is still actively searching for love despite being one of the most celebrated female artists in Africa. In a recent podcast interview making waves on social media, the 45-year-old singer admitted she remains single and believes her high standards could […]
The Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Prof. Razaq Kalilu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of the institution’s Core Registry Administrative Staff. Prof. Kalilu made the pledge on Wednesday while hosting the National Vice President 1 and South-West leader of the Association of Nigerian University Administrators (ANUA), Mrs. […]
The naira is experiencing its longest stretch of stability this year, trading within a narrow range of ₦1,520 to ₦1,537 per dollar for nearly eight weeks — from mid-June to early August. This period of calm follows a turbulent year for the currency, which saw a sharp rally in January, a steep slump in April, […]
Prophet Sam Alo has provided hundreds of unemployed graduates and youths with vocational training and start-up funds in a bid to tackle unemployment and poverty in Nigeria. The initiative was part of the church’s annual 30-day fasting and prayer programme, themed “Sure Mercy of David”, held at Jesus City along the Lekki Epe Expressway, […]
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that 28,149 inmates were released across the country in 2024 following the payment of fines and compensations. Deputy Controller-General of Corrections, Ibrahim Idris, disclosed this on Thursday during the third public hearing of the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Power, Torture, and Other Inhumane Treatment […]
Russia’s communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has announced partial restrictions on voice calls made through WhatsApp and Telegram, citing the need to combat criminal activity. State media reported on Wednesday that the agency described the two foreign-owned apps as the “main voice services used for fraud and extortion, and for involving Russian citizens in subversive and terrorist […]
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a Part Two medical student in the Faculty of Dentistry, who reportedly took his own life after failing his examinations. In a statement on Thursday, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the examination results, […]
