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Federal Government Hikes Passport Fees, New Rates Effective September 1

The Federal Government has announced an increase in fees for obtaining a Nigerian passport, effective from 1st September 2024. According to a statement (pictured below) issued by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) Kenneth Udo, the increment is part of the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and […]

University Lecturers Threaten Fresh Strike, Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government

Nigerian university lecturers, under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, signaling the possibility of a nationwide strike. This notice emerged as a key resolution from the national executive council meeting of the union, held over the weekend at the University of Ibadan. […]

Naira Payments for Crude Oil Commences in October

The sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in local currency will commence on 1 October 2024, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. Edun made this announcement during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja. The Ministry of Finance, in […]

Police Probe NLC Leader for Alleged Treason, Terrorism, and Cybercrime

The Nigerian Police yesterday summoned the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, for questioning in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. In a letter dated 19 August 2024, the police stated: “This office is investigating a case of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, […]

South African Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday, securing a fourth-round submission victory over arch-rival Israel Adesanya in a high-stakes bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be struggling against the two-time former champion, but a spectacular takedown of Adesanya in the […]

Motorists Endure Long Queues As Fuel Shortages Cause Traffic Chaos in Lagos

Fuel scarcity has gripped Lagos, leading to long queues and gridlock around filling stations in various parts of the state. Channels Television observed motorists forming queues that spilled onto the streets, causing significant traffic congestion. The price of petrol has surged, with a litre now selling for between N800 and N1,000 at some filling stations, […]

FG Cracks Down on Fake Degrees: Universities Ordered to Submit Admission Lists or Face Sanctions

The Federal Government has directed universities across Nigeria to submit their admission lists to the Federal Ministry of Education, with severe penalties threatened for non-compliance. This directive was outlined in a memo titled ‘Clarification on Disclosure of Admitted Candidates Outside CAPS (2017-Date)’ issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which was obtained by […]

FG Responds to Jet Seizure: Presidential Aircraft Protected by Sovereign Immunity

The Nigerian government has responded to reports of the alleged seizure of three presidential aircraft in Paris, France, stating that these jets are sovereign assets and therefore immune from confiscation. The government’s statement follows a dispute between a private Chinese firm and the Ogun State government. Citing principles of international law, the government acknowledged that […]

NBS: Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 33.4% in July

A newly released report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 33.40% in July 2024, down from 34.19% in June 2024. This marks the first decrease since December 2022, when the rate last fell to 21.34%. According to the Bureau’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July […]

Court Orders Seizure of $2.04m and Properties Tied to Former CBN Governor Emefiele

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04 million and several properties linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Akintayo Aluko issued the order on Thursday, along with the interim forfeiture of seven properties associated with the suspended CBN Governor. The properties […]

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