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NLC Condemns 25% Commission Charges by Uber, Bolt, Others as Exploitative

The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the high commission rates charged by app-based transport platforms, describing them as exploitative and unjust. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) on Thursday, NLC Lagos Chairperson Funmi Sessi criticised companies such as Uber, […]

Bianca Ojukwu Meets Ghanaian Foreign Minister Over Anti-Nigerian Sentiment

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has held talks with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, over recent protests targeting Nigerians living in Ghana. In a statement shared via her official social media platform on Thursday, Ojukwu said the meeting addressed growing concerns following demonstrations in which some Ghanaians […]

Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Rural Development, Poverty Eradication

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to increase investments in rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure, stressing the need to improve the welfare of Nigerians. The President made the appeal on Thursday during the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja, following a presentation by […]

Google: Nigeria Records 320% Rise in App Downloads, Ranks Sixth Globally

Nigeria has experienced a 320 per cent increase in mobile app downloads over the past two years, ranking sixth globally in app uptake, according to Google. The West Africa Director for Google, Olumide Balogun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the country is undergoing a rapid digital transformation driven by mobile technology. […]

Appeal Court Confirms Aiyedatiwa’s Election as Ondo Governor

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has affirmed the election of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the 16 November 2024 gubernatorial poll. Delivering its ruling on Thursday, the three-member panel comprising Justices Nimpar Yargata, K.I. Amadi, and I.M. Sani unanimously dismissed appeals filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]

Tinubu Extends Customs Boss Adeniyi’s Tenure by One Year

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of service for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Adeniyi’s tenure—originally due to expire on 31 August 2025—has been extended to allow him consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives. Onanuga noted […]

Refinery Not For Sale – Why NNPC Says Selling Would Be a Strategic Mistake

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has dismissed speculation about the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing the facility’s rehabilitation and retaining it as a national asset. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, made this clarification during a company-wide town hall at the NNPC Towers in […]

Northern States See Revenue Windfall Under Tinubu, Says Budget Minister

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has stated that northern states have witnessed significant fiscal gains under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as federal allocations to states rose by 116.17 per cent between May 2023 and June 2025. Speaking at a two-day interactive session in Kaduna hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial […]

FG Raises Scholarship Awards by 50% to Boost Access to Higher Education

The Federal Government has announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants for Nigerian students across all tertiary education levels, marking the most comprehensive reform of the national scholarship programme in over a decade. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made the announcement on Wednesday via a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account. […]

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