The World Health Organization has expressed regrets over the announcement by the United States of America’s withdrawal from the Organization. The Organization in a response to President Donald Trump’s action says it plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease,…
President Donald Trump signed a list of executive orders and other presidential actions on Monday upon his resumption. He withdrew from the landmark Paris Agreement, rescinded 78 Biden-era executive actions, and implemented a federal hiring freeze.He also signed several immigration-related executive orders, issued orders curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, announced upcoming tariffs on Canada…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, has pledged her commitment to ensuring the implementation of women-friendly policies that empower women and promote their well-being. Hon. Meranda made this pledge during a courtesy visit from members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), led by Dr. Adeola Ekine. She…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will e-auction some of the forfeited vehicles to the public. A statement by the commission noted that the exercise will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, as it will be conducted online. The exercise is spread across 16 lots…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has pledged the government’s commitment to addressing unemployment in Nigeria. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, chaired by Senator Diket Plang (APC-Plateau) today, the minister outlined ongoing efforts to combat the nation’s unemployment crisis. Just three months into his role, Dingyadi emphasized that…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, where he is representing Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Accompanying the Vice President to Davos are senior government officials, including the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over a bid to stop issuance of oil import licenses to some oil marketing companies, to January 30th for hearing. The matter, which was scheduled for hearing, not proceed due to the delay by…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Kuru and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline of N76 billion and another $31.5 million. The other four defendants are a former Receiver Manager of Arik Airline Ltd, Kamilu Omokide (who is listed…
Telephone subscribers in Nigeria will pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators,…
