Nigerian telecommunications companies have submitted a proposed 100 per cent increase in their tariffs to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). During an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, stated that the increase is to address rising operational costs, including inflation and […]

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has stated that the Federal Government has made sufficient budgetary provisions to meet the country’s foreign and local debt obligations. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the DMO, Nigeria’s debt management is in line with relevant laws and […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that Port Harcourt Refinery, Dangote Refinery, Warri Refinery and other functional refineries will receive 123,480,500 barrels of crude oil between January to June 2025 which is the total crude requirement of refiners during the period. The regulator estimated daily crude oil […]

Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill. Tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth & Development”, the bill is estimated at N1.1 trillion. I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executives for their unwavering commitment to service. Together, we are setting […]

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has presented Certificates of Recognition and Staff of Office to former Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, and three others as newly recognised traditional rulers in the state. Dokubo-Asari was presented with a certificate and staff of office as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama […]

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged Nigerians to brace up for more courageous decisions, to strengthen Nigeria’s development. The President stated this when he received New Year homage from top government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal officers of the National […]

Ahead of the 2027 election, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says there is no merger deal yet with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) or any other party. The former Anambra State governor stated this on Thursday morning when […]

The Nigerian government has formally submitted the necessary requirements to the Government of Finland for the extradition of Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Channels Television on Tuesday. Musa said: “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. “Legal action […]

NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better […]

Financial analysts and economic experts are optimistic of a stronger value of the Naira to the US dollar as well as lower premium motor spirit (PMS)/petrol prices in Nigeria in 2025, driven by improved foreign exchange inflows and reduced fuel imports. Analysts anticipate that increased oil production and domestic refining capabilities […]