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VP Kashim Shettima Advocates for Strong Government-Media Partnership to Advance Nigeria’s Development

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the importance of a strong, collaborative relationship between the government and the media in driving Nigeria’s national...

Politics

NNPCL Raises Petrol Prices Again Amid Declining Global Oil Rates and Naira Depreciation

In a new price adjustment, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known...

Politics

Nigerian Labour Congress Slams IMF Over Subsidy Removal Denial

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following its recent denial of involvement in the Nigerian government’s...

Politics

Presidential Aide Clarifies Refurbished Jet Purchase for Tinubu Amid Public Criticism

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has clarified that the Federal Government did not purchase a brand-new jet for President Bola Tinubu, but instead acquired...

Politics

The Japa Syndrome: Examining Nigeria’s Healthcare Exodus

The trend of Nigerian professionals seeking better opportunities abroad, colloquially known as the "Japa" syndrome, has escalated in recent years. This mass exodus,...

World

SERAP Files Contempt Suit Against INEC Chairman Over Failure to Investigate 2023 Electoral Offences

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),...

Economy

CBN Maintains High Interest Rates to Tackle Persistent Inflation in Nigeria

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, recently highlighted the complexities surrounding Nigeria’s high-interest rate policies, pointing out...

Politics

Starlink Reverses Price Hike in Nigeria After Regulatory Pushback

Starlink, Elon Musk’s global satellite internet provider, has reversed its recent price hike in Nigeria after facing pushback from both customers and the...

Politics

Groundbreaking of 2,000km Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Marks a New Era in Nigeria’s Infrastructure Development

The federal government has officially begun constructing the ambitious Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a project spanning over 2,000 kilometers and aiming to transform Nigeria’s transport...

Metro

Dutch Court Orders Bill Gates to Stand Trial Over COVID-19 Vaccine Claims

A Dutch court has ruled that Bill Gates, billionaire and global vaccine advocate, must stand trial in the Netherlands over allegations that he...