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Supreme Court Grants Financial Independence to Local Governments

The Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in Nigeria, ordering the Federal Government to immediately start direct payments to their exclusive accounts. In a landmark judgment, Justice Emmanuel Agim criticized the decades-long refusal of state governments to grant financial autonomy to local governments. He emphasized that only democratically elected […]

New Ministry of Livestock Development Aims to Resolve Farmer-Herder Clashes

President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development, aiming to resolve the ongoing clashes between herders and crop farmers that have resulted in significant loss of life and property across Nigeria. During the inauguration of the “Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee” at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized […]

NERC Considers Tough Penalties on DisCos for Power Supply Failures

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has threatened to sanction electricity distribution companies (DisCos) if they fail to distribute at least 95% of their monthly energy allocations. The commission’s Order on Performance Monitoring Framework outlines stringent penalties for DisCos that fail to meet this requirement, causing hardship for electricity consumers. According to the order, DisCos […]

Airlines Face NCAA Sanctions for False Departure Schedules

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to airlines about engaging in deceptive departure time scheduling. During a briefing at the NCAA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, Acting Director General Chris Najomo emphasized the agency’s zero-tolerance policy towards regulatory infractions. Speaking through the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael […]

Zenith Bank Wins Best Commercial Bank and Corporate Governance Awards for 2024

Zenith Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its leadership in the banking sector, securing the title of Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious accolade. Additionally, Zenith Bank was honored with the Best Corporate Governance award in Nigeria […]

Government Promises to Resolve Fuel Crisis

The Federal Government has pledged to resolve the ongoing fuel crisis that has severely impacted the transportation sector. Motorists have been paying between ₦900 and ₦1,200 per litre due to shortages. Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, assured Nigerians via Twitter that the government is working around the clock to address the logistical […]

Rivers Assembly Approves Frank-Fubara as Commissioner

The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr Emmanuel Onengiye-Ofori Frank-Fubara as a commissioner-designate. The clerk has been directed to inform Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the confirmation for possible swearing-in. Governor Fubara sent a letter to the Speaker, Honourable Victor Oko-Jumbo, requesting the confirmation in accordance with Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution. During […]

Petrol Scarcity: Marketers Explain Price Increase

Petrol marketers have attributed the recent fuel scarcity in the country to supply issues from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, the sole importer of the commodity. They stated that they have been forced to source petrol from depot owners, leading to a slight increase in prices across Nigeria. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President […]

Nationwide Blackout Ends as TCN Resolves Grid Instability

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the national grid has been fully restored following a partial disturbance that occurred at approximately 15:09 hours on Saturday. In a statement signed by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN explained that the disturbance was likely triggered by the unexpected tripping of three units […]

NEMA Mobilizes Emergency Response Units Nationwide to Combat Flooding

In a proactive move to manage flood risks, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated all its Zonal, Territorial, and Operational offices across the country. The Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, announced that these offices will collaborate with State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) to conduct rescue operations and assess the flood situation. According […]

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