The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has issued a warning to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), demanding immediate settlement of its ₦949.88 million outstanding electricity debt as of August 2025, or risk disconnection from the national grid. In a statement released Monday by Sani Bala, Head of Corporate Communications, KEDCO also requested prompt payment of…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over unresolved grievances affecting non-academic university staff. In a joint letter dated September 12, 2025, both unions decried the “unjust” disbursement of earned allowances, non-payment of outstanding…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has announced the extension of the overtime cargo clearance window to 120 days, alongside the full automation of the clearance process—a move aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and reducing delays at Nigeria’s ports. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation programme for stakeholders in Zone ‘A’, Lagos,…
The Labour Party (LP) has called for an immediate investigation into the six-month emergency rule imposed in Rivers State, describing it as a politically motivated move to control the state’s resources and political structure. Speaking in Abuja late Monday, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, accused President Bola Tinubu and Federal Capital Territory…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Deputy PPRO Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. Adebisi, who succeeds Benjamin Hundeyin (recently…
Nigeria’s inflation rate declined for the fifth month in a row in August 2025, bringing relief to consumers facing persistent high living costs. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, the headline inflation rate fell to 20.12%, down from 21.88% in July — a drop of 1.76 percentage points…
The Ogun State Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on Monday hosted a Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum in Abeokuta aimed at enhancing collaboration, increasing public awareness, and fast-tracking Nigeria’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The gathering brought together healthcare providers, civil society groups, community leaders, and enrollee advocates to assess current programmes and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after ending his vacation earlier than planned. This was confirmed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the President is ready to resume official duties. Tinubu had travelled to France on September 4 for…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again made history, officially setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 lb 9 oz). The milestone was achieved in partnership with food brand Gino during a public event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, claimed silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, September 15, 2025. Amusan finished in 12.29 seconds, narrowly behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who won gold with a surprise national record time of 12.24 seconds. American Grace Stark took…
